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Ryan Talks About Staying Healthy and Changing His Ink

Season 7 • 11/22/2021

Ryan reveals how working out has helped his mental health, then talks to Don and Phor about getting his current chest tattoo replaced with something more meaningful.

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Ryan Reacts to the Sudden Wave of 9MAG Departures
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Following Phor's farewell dinner, Ryan expresses his feelings about Prince's plans to start a shop of his own.
10/11/2022
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B-Slam Needs an Assistant
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B-Slam vents about the increasing demands of the rapidly growing shop, and Phor returns from Dallas ready to get some new ink from Draya.
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Prince, Roll Up the Partition, Please
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Antics abound as the team prepares for the juke party, and B-Slam lets Prince know who's boss when she catches him teasing his booth neighbor, Draya.
09/13/2022
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Prince Makes His Pitch for a New Role
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In her hunt for a big and burly 9MAG security guard, B-Slam jokes with Prince about why he's not qualified just before he grosses her out with his lack of candy-eating etiquette.
09/06/2022
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Draya Drops In on Phor in the Recording Studio
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Phor explains why he's making music specifically for female fans, and Draya stops by to give her perspective on his latest track.
08/30/2022
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Prince Commemorates Fly with Ink
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Prince gets a new neck piece in memory of his late friend Fly, with crisp lettering by tattoo artist Suerte.
08/23/2022
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B-Slam Comes Back to a Shop in Chaos
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B-Slam returns from a week of sick leave to find 9MAG in disarray and speaks to Ryan about the situation.
08/16/2022
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No Carbs During Hell Week
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Six months after his health scare, Don sticks to his strict diet and surprises his kids with a trip.
08/09/2022
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Does 9MAG Have a Ghost?
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Ryan catches some spooky behavior at 9MAG, and then he tells Brittany and Shogun about the frustration he's dealing with following his fallout with Anthony.
10/04/2021
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Don Plans a Dad-chelor Party
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While shopping for their soon-to-be-born nephew, Don tells Ashley he wants to throw his brother one last pre-fatherhood bash.
10/11/2021
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9MAG Needs Booths, Not Excuses
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Ryan begins to lose patience with a beloved contractor who's been blending up drinks rather than making new artist booths for the shop.
10/18/2021
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Ryan Finds Evidence That the Shop Is Haunted
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After getting a smoky surprise, Ryan makes his case for a supernatural presence in the shop by showing the crew spooky video footage.
10/25/2021
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Kitty Declares Ceaser's Opinion "Null and Void"
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After overhearing Charmaine and Ceaser gossiping about her at the convention, Kitty vents her frustrations to Draya.
11/01/2021
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Don Seeks to Rebalance His Mind, Body and Spirit
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After his hospital stay, Don visits a holistic healer for a wellness reset, and Phor comes along and is intrigued by what he sees.
11/08/2021
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Ryan's Mom Joins Him for a Therapy Session
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After Ryan's therapist invites his mom into his therapy session, she gets some perspective on his behavior, and the two share an intimate moment of healing.
11/15/2021
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Ryan Talks About Staying Healthy and Changing His Ink
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Ryan reveals how working out has helped his mental health, then talks to Don and Phor about getting his current chest tattoo replaced with something more meaningful.
11/22/2021
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Tug-of-War Determines the Best Tattoo Shop in Chicago
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9MAG and 2nd City Ink face off in a tug-of-war battle for tattoo shop dominance, but Charmaine is relegated to the sidelines due to her pregnancy.
11/29/2021
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Nina and Phor Are Back Making Music Together
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After a long time away from music, Nina and Phor return to the recording studio to explore their creative partnership and remind the world of Nina's talent.
12/06/2021
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Prince Needs Don's Help with a Big Purchase
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Prince is finally ready to replace his stolen car, and while Don urges him to get something simple and reliable, he can't resist the temptation of a flashy ride to impress the ladies.
09/27/2022
Season 7 Highlights10 Videos
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01:13

Phor Becomes a Dad
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Nina gives birth, and Phor reflects on what being a father means while calling his friends and family to share the good news.
10/25/2021
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04:09

Ryan Tries to Unify the Chicago Crew
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Ryan brings 9MAG and 2nd City Ink together to discuss recent hostilities and find a way for them to move forward as a collective.
11/08/2021
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02:03

Ryan Recalls Trauma from His Past
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On the first day of a mental health retreat, Ryan discusses his response to past traumatic events, including the separation of his parents and his sister's death.
11/15/2021
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05:25

Ryan's Friends Share Some Hard Truths
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At Ryan's mental health retreat, his therapist brings in Charmaine, Phor and Don to share difficult observations about how he deals with stress and trauma.
11/15/2021
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03:21

Charmaine Opens Up to Dani J About Her Grief
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Charmaine talks to her cousin about the grief she's feeling in the wake of her father's death, and the rest of the crew shares their condolences.
11/15/2021
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01:59

9MAG Participates in a Gun Violence Awareness Event
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Ryan and the crew host an event for Chicago collective Hustle Mommies, a group dedicated to ending gun violence and strengthening communities.
08/09/2022
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03:17

Draya Confirms Her Connection to Her Half Sister
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Draya gets the DNA test results and learns Anastasia is truly her half sister, and the women happily bond over their newfound connection.
09/06/2022
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04:44

Van Finally Learns Why Ryan Cut Him Out of His Life
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When Ryan tells Van the complete, unvarnished truth about why he cut ties, Van pleads ignorance, but Ryan isn't sure if he can believe it.
09/20/2022
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05:46

9MAG Artists Share Their Frustrations About Filming
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A 9MAG team meeting gets heated as several artists vent about having to accommodate the camera crews, and Ryan gets honest about the business.
10/11/2022
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06:20

The Crew Gets Sentimental at Phor's Farewell Party
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Things get emotional during Phor's farewell party, and the rest of the crew reflects on the uncertain future of 9MAG as numerous artists embark on new beginnings.
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