VH1's hit series Black Ink Crew: New York returns Monday, April 19 at 8PM ET/PT

NEW YORK, NY (March 22, 2021) - VH1 today announced that its hit docuseries, Black Ink Crew: New York, is set to return on Monday, April 19 at 8PM ET/PT to follow the cast as they find themselves in the midst of national, social and racial unrest. The new season will highlight the crew emerging from isolation and adapting to their new normal, as they work to elevate themselves, their community and strive to be better than ever before at their new flagship shop in Brooklyn.

The cast includes:

With the 113th shop permanently closed, Ceaser took a step back to refocus on his personal life while he prepares to bring his Black Ink family back together post lockdown.

After accepting Alex's proposal, Donna feels ready to take command of her own future - questioning her commitment to continuing to work at Black Ink or even to tattoo at all.

Ted is ready to reveal more of himself and spent much of the pandemic growing his flourishing relationship with his wife, along with investing in his second love - music.

For Tatti the impact of the pandemic has served as a time of focus, commitment and determination for her as she becomes a first time homeowner.

Although Walt's relationship with Jess is thriving, his bond and connection with his Black Ink crew seems to have become more divided.

Young Bae is balancing work and being a single mother with her son Niko, along with using her voice to speak out about the violence against the Asian-American and Pacific Island community.

With the new demands placed on the flagship store, Ceaser expects Puma to show up in person and be the boss, but life during the pandemic adds to the strain on his mental health.

113th top tattoo artists Rokmatic and Krystal will take on more clients as the Brooklyn shop expands.

Newcomer Spyder is a cover up tattoo specialist and the face of the Brooklyn shop. He is a super vocal ally to Ceaser and goes up against anyone who crosses the Black Ink boss

Every Monday leading up to the premiere, viewers can catch up with their favorite cast members from the Black Ink Crew franchise with three "Confessions" specials:

Black Ink Crew: New York Confessions - Monday, March 29 at 9PM ET/PT

Black Ink Crew: Compton Confessions - Monday, April 5 at 9PM ET/PT

Black Ink Crew: Chicago Confessions - Monday, April 12 at 9PM ET/PT

Black Ink Crew: New York from MTV Entertainment Studios is executive produced by Daniel Blau Rogge, Phakiso Collins, Treiva Williams, Yessica Garcia, Melanie C Lodge, and Anne Swan.

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