The third season of VH1's hit series, Black Ink Crew Chicago explodes with more drama, more heat, and sexier tattoos than ever before as 9 Mag's owner, Ryan Henry, struggles with the emerging egos and volatile differences among the 9 Mag family, while still fighting to stay on top in the tattoo game. Kat has left Chicago and transformed herself into a "Hollywood Success" but her absence has exposed all of the cracks within the 9 Mag crew. Ryan battles the team's growing disrespect by firing Danielle which causes Van and Phor to question Ryan's motives as a leader and his loyalty as a friend. Don and Ashley struggle to find balance within their marriage while Charmaine teeters on the edge of her dueling jobs as manager at 9 Mag and her on-air radio career at WGCI Chicago. Season 3 of Black Ink Crew Chicago tells the story of hustle, love, redemption, conflict, and most importantly, loyalty.