

While the VH1 show started out with 9MAG Tattoo being the epicenter, one of the cast members, Charmaine Walker-Bey became such a big fan favorite that she went on to have her own tattoo studio. Have a look at some photos from their Instagram handle: As stated earlier, most of the filming is carried out in 9Mag Tatto0 which is located on 2150 S Canalport Avenue. Well, ‘Black Ink Crew Chicago’ is, in fact, filmed in Chicago. Thus, it is natural for viewers to wonder what all places the show has been filmed in. Apart from that, the show is also occasionally filmed at the places in Chicago where the cast members go to. Hence, a large part of the action is set here. The show started out by being primarily set in 9Mag Tattoo. The title of the show is unsubtle enough to point out the fact that the reality series is set in Chicago. The VH1 show follows daily operations, as well as these dramatic conflicts that arise fairly regularly.īlack Ink Crew: Chicago Filming Locations The ‘Black Ink Crew: Chicago’ “family” is one that is connected by their passion for tattoo art.


The series is a spin-off of ‘ Black Ink Crew‘ which revolves around an African-American owned tattoo shop in Harlem, New York. Meanwhile there is trouble in paradise between and Don and Ashley as yet another video emerges, and Ashley feels like she is at her wits end despite Don's attempt to right his wrongs.‘Black Ink Crew: Chicago’ follows the staff and owners of an African-American owned tattoo shop in Chicago, Illinois. Van makes a surprise appearance and apologizes for the Vegas rumors, but not without throwing Don under the bus. Charmaine finds out she is having a girl, and also that she’s been outed for not having legit business license. Kitty tries to boss up at second city yet again, but this time is confronted by the shop crew on her status at the shop and her recent firing from black ink New York. Kitty acquires a tattoo from Ryan and the speculation around the nature of their relationship continues to grow.
