One of VH1’s most popular series, Black Ink Crew: Chicago chronicles the lives of a group of tattoo artists making their way in the Windy City. Now, VH1 introduces all new specials featuring everyone’s favorite cast members from Chicago, New York and Compton. The two-part special Black Ink Crew: Secrets Unlocked brings together fan favorites from all three cities virtually to celebrate almost 10 years of the hit franchise, spill the ink and unlock secrets to some of the biggest moments in Black Ink history. In Black Ink Crew: Confessions, cast members from each city come face-to-face in a reunion-style setting over three episodes as they fill in the gaps and update fans on what has happened since last filming their respective seasons.

Charmaine Walker is the owner of 2nd City Ink. After years of being told she brought nothing to Ryan Henry’s shop, 9MAG, Charmaine decided to prove the haters wrong and awaken her inner boss. She partnered with well-known British tattoo artist Jessica Simpson, to go head-to-head with Ryan by opening the newest tattoo shop in Chicago: 2nd City Ink.