![]() Born in February 1984, in Lincolnton, North Carolina, Dutchess was interested in arts from her early childhood, and would often draw on herself, despite her parents’ disapproval. Next up is Crystana “Dutchess” Latimore, a famous tattoo artist and TV personality, who was in the show during its first five seasons. ![]() Posted by Dutchess Lattimore on Monday, December 4, 2017 From merchandise to its own magazine, the Black Ink franchise shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. ![]() By now, Ceaser had taken over the shop, but was on the verge of bankruptcy, so he didn’t need much persuading to agree.Īlthough Black Ink is synonymous with fights and pretty drama these days, it’s undeniable that Ceaser – and VH1 – have turned the once-faltering tattoo shop into a lifestyle brand. Ceaser first appeared on VH1’s radar after taking part in a reality show with the artist Cory Gunz the network executives persuaded him to star in his own show. After watching and learning for three months, Ceaser joined Black Ink Tattoo Studio, to make a name for himself in the competitive industry.Īfter working at Black Ink for several years, Ceaser and the shop’s original owner were the last men standing, as the other tattoo artists had moved on to bigger and better things. He was inspired to join a tattoo shop when he saw how much money his friends made doing the same thing. He unexpectedly became a father, and so turned his back on the gritty streets lifestyle he was accustomed to after returning to school in 2006, he obtained a bachelor’s degree in visual communication.ĭespite a stable career as a graphic designer and art director, Ceaser felt dissatisfied. In 1999, Ceaser graduated from the High School of Graphic Communication and Arts, and then enrolled into Katharine Gibbs College, obtaining a graphic arts degree. She also found love again with a man named Kenneth Simpson. Following the death of his father from AIDS, he was raised in New York City by his Jamaican single mother, who dropped out of the modelling industry to focus on her family, and with the death of her partner tried her hand at hairstyling, and opened her own salon despite having no prior experience. The savvy businessman and TV personality was born in June 1979 and is of African-American descent.Ĭeaser’s childhood was anything but easy. The protagonist of “BIC” is Ceaser Emanuel, the owner of the shop and other tattoo studios in Orlando, Brooklyn, Houston and Atlanta.
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