VH1'S "BLACK INK CREW" RETURNS FOR SEASON 5 ON A NEW NIGHT WITH A TWO-HOUR PREMIERE FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST STAR DMX ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18th AT 8 PM ET/PT

NEW YORK, NY (January 5, 2017) - VH1's hit series "Black Ink Crew," produced by Big Fish Entertainment, is back for season five with a two-hour season premiere on Wednesday, January 18th at 8PM ET/PT. This season, viewers will see their favorite tattoo crew, along with some new faces, as they embark on new journeys and business endeavors, solidify their relationships and expand the Black Ink brand.

Settling into his throne as the King of Harlem, Ceaser expands his tattoo legacy by opening a brand new Black Ink shop at 125th Street in Harlem. As he works to elevate the shops with two new artists and a brand ambassador, Dutchess is working to move past all the drama, focus on her business and keep her long-distance relationship afloat. Plans quickly change when Teddy's incompetence at managing the shop forces her to return to the city and set things straight. With Dutchess back in town, Ceaser realizes their relationship isn't in a good place and when his past comes back to haunt him, things with Dutchess begin to crumble.

Can both shops remain above water with all of the pressure and drama? Watch it all unfold on the season premiere of VH1's Black Ink Crew" on Wednesday, January 18 AT 8PM.

VH1's "Black Ink Crew" is executive produced by Dan Cesareo, Rasheed J. Daniel and Lindsey Bannister for Big Fish Entertainment. Chris Engelmann is co-executive producer for Big Fish Entertainment. Nina L. Diaz and Daniel Blau Rogge are executive producers for VH1.

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