Black Ink Crew: Compton

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Black Ink Crew: Compton
BlackInkCrewComptonLogo.JPG
GenreReality
Starring
  • Danny Kilpatrick
  • Lemeir
  • Nessie
  • Ink Drippin'
  • Vudu Dahl
  • Tim
  • Barbie
Opening theme"I Do What I Want"
ComposeriAMCompton
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes11
Production
Executive producers
  • Dan Cesareo
  • Doug DePriest
  • David Wolfgang
  • Ken Martinez
  • Rasheed Daniel
  • Kari Mcfarland
  • Rick Hankey
  • Shelley Sinha
  • Teddy Ruks
  • Lemeir
  • Ceaser Emanuel
  • Danny Kilpatrick
  • Don Brumfield
  • Ashley Pickens
Running time42–46 minutes
Production companiesBig Fish Entertainment (2019–2020)
VH1 Productions
Release
Original networkVH1
Original releaseAugust 14, 2019 (2019-08-14) –
present
Chronology
Related showsBlack Ink Crew
Black Ink Crew: Chicago
External links
Website

Black Ink Crew: Compton is an American reality television series that premiered on VH1 on August 14, 2019. It is the Compton-based spin-off of Black Ink Crew. It chronicles the daily operations and staff drama at an African American owned and operated tattoo shop, IAM Compton, located in Compton, California.[1][2]

Cast[]

Main cast members[]

  • KP, born Danny Kirkpatrick, is the owner of IAM Compton, he is also a tattoo artist and rapper. He is dating actress Kyla Pratt.
  • LeMeir Mitchell is a tattoo artist at IAM Compton. He is dating Danielle.
  • Vudu Dahl is a tattoo apprentice at IAM Compton.
  • Ink Drippin', born Christian Thomas, is a tattoo artist at IAM Compton.
  • Nessie Blaze is a tattoo artist at IAM Compton.
  • Tim Simmons is KP's cousin and the shop manager at IAM Compton.
  • Barbie, born Erica Thompson, is the shop receptionist at IAM Compton.

Supporting cast members[]

  • Kyla Pratt is KP's girlfriend. She is an actress and silent partner in his business.
  • Danielle Emani is Lemeir's girlfriend and high school sweetheart. She is a business partner in his food truck business.

Episodes[]

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
110August 14, 2019 (2019-08-14)October 16, 2019 (2019-10-16)

Season 1 (2019)[]

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air dateUS viewers
(millions)
11"The Marathon Begins"August 14, 2019 (2019-08-14)0.94[3]
A look at the daily lives of tattoo visionary Danny "KP" Kilpatrick and the members of the ambitious staff at their shop in Compton, Calif. In the premiere, KP attempts to open up IAM Compton but has to seek peace from Compton's rival gang leaders. Meanwhile, the crew mourns over the loss of legendary hip hop artist Nipsey Hussle.
22"The Era of Hope"August 21, 2019 (2019-08-21)0.78[4]
KP has a hard time deciding what to do about the shop. Danielle and Lemeir prepare for their baby. Vudu has a meltdown. Nessie finds herself in some boy trouble.
33"Opening Up"August 28, 2019 (2019-08-28)0.65[5]
Red tape brings KP's ambitions to a grinding halt, as the grand opening party approaches. Lemeir and Danielle receive heartbreaking news from the doctor about the pregnancy. Barbie gets an unwelcome surprise. Vudu reveals dark secrets from her past.
44"Cheers, Cheers to Three Musketeers"September 4, 2019 (2019-09-04)0.69[6]
IAMCompton is officially open and business is booming. But street violence pops off outside the shop and shatters the day. Lemeir goes missing in action. KP hires a new young artist, inciting a head-to-head standoff between Tim and Lemeir.
55"The Naked Truth"September 11, 2019 (2019-09-11)0.59[7]
KP tries to boost shop morale with a team photo shoot. Lemeir faces more problems at home. Vudu and Alana's tension reaches a boiling point.
66"Big Bear, Oh My!"September 18, 2019 (2019-09-18)0.73[8]
KP decides to take the crew out of Compton to fix their issues with each other. Tensions arise when Tim's belligerent behavior hits a peak. The girls find some unexpected fun in the middle of Big Bear.
77"Big Bear Jail"September 25, 2019 (2019-09-25)0.64[9]
Barbie's in Big Bear jail, Vudu wandered off alone into the woods and Nessie's sobering up with a major case of regret. Scout Leader KP is determined to bring his crew together with both indoor and outdoor activities.
88"Granny Off Her Rocker"October 2, 2019 (2019-10-02)0.68[10]
KP and the team return from their camping trip to find the shop has been robbed. Danielle and Lemeir prepare for their upcoming doctor's appointment. Ink and Alana start a new romance. Barbie surprises the team more than once.
99"Yahwea or the Highway"October 9, 2019 (2019-10-09)0.69[11]
KP severs ties with Barbie for good. Lemeir's mom is in town and he considers how to pop the question to Danielle. Barbie seeks revenge on Nessie by attacking the one thing she cares about most.
1010"You Can't Run From The Devil"October 16, 2019 (2019-10-16)0.73[12]
Vudu travels to Washington to confront her abusive, cult-leader stepfather and things take an unexpected turn. Lemeir and Danielle head to the hospital -- their baby girl is on the way! KP and the IAM team host a kids' event at the shop.

See also[]

References[]

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  2. ^ http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2019/06/27/black-ink-crew-expands-franchise-west-with-black-ink-crew-compton-103215/20190627vh101/
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