Ep 11. Tell the Truth and Shame the Devil
- TV-14
- December 9, 2013
- 40 min
The show Black Ink Crew follows the lives and work of the tattoo artists at the popular tattoo shop Black Ink in Harlem, New York. In season 2 episode 11, titled "Tell the Truth and Shame the Devil," tensions rise between the shop's owner Ceaser and his former friend and employee Puma.
The episode begins with Ceaser and Puma finally having a face-to-face conversation about their falling out. Puma left Black Ink to start his own tattoo shop, and Ceaser felt betrayed. However, as they talk things out, it becomes clear that there were miscommunications on both sides and they start to rebuild their friendship.
Meanwhile, the rest of the Black Ink crew is dealing with their own drama. Dutchess, Ceaser's girlfriend, is struggling to come to terms with the fact that she may not be able to have children. She confides in the other women of the shop, Donna and Sassy, who offer her comfort and support.
Later in the episode, the shop receives a surprise visit from a famous client, rapper Jadakiss. While he gets a tattoo, the crew talks to him about the importance of giving back to the community. They decide to organize a charity event to provide low-cost tattoos to those who have been affected by gun violence in Harlem.
As the episode comes to a close, Ceaser and Puma's friendship is on the mend, and the Black Ink crew is working on giving back to their community in a meaningful way. Overall, "Tell the Truth and Shame the Devil" is a heartwarming episode that illustrates the importance of communication and compassion in even the toughest situations.