#Walt from black ink series#

Dutchess (born Crystana Lattimore seasons 1–5), a former tattoo artist for Black Ink and the owner of Pretty-N-Ink.Ceaser (born David Emanuel), the owner of Black Ink in Harlem, New York, who also owns tattoo studios in Brooklyn, Atlanta, Orlando and Houston.^ Walt is no longer a part of Black Ink Crew after episode 12.^ Melody is removed from the opening credits after episode 14.^ Donna is no longer a part of Black Ink Crew after episode 11.^ Sky replaces Alex during episodes 14-18.^ Alex is replaced by Sky during episodes 14-18.The second half of season nine premiered on February 21, 2022.Ĭast Cast timeline Main cast members

#Walt from black ink series#

On March 8, 2021, the series was renewed for a ninth season, which premiered on April 19, 2021. The show's success has resulted in similar spin-off series based in Chicago and Compton. It has aired nine seasons and chronicles the daily operations and staff drama at an African American–owned and operated tattoo shop in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City. 'I talk to a lot, and my brother's recently been through this with the Dolphins, where he made some decisions to move on from some players to be better in the future, and he's turned that team around in about four years.Black Ink Crew (alternatively Black Ink Crew: New York) is an American reality television series that premiered on January 7, 2013, on VH1. 'As soon as I told my dad about the job, he went right into the mode of giving me tips and advice,' Grier said. It's a lot for any GM - let alone a first-timer - to take on, but Grier has some knowledgeable allies in his corner. San Jose needs a head coach as well, after Bob Boughner was fired just four days before Grier's appointment. The Sharks are in a three-year playoff drought, longest in franchise history, and finished last season sixth in the Pacific Division (32-37-13). Their father, Bobby, also is a longtime NFL coach and executive who works as a consultant for the Dolphins.Ĭhris was in a similar position to the one Mike is in now - trying to rebuild a team in transition. Older brother Chris Grier has been GM of the NFL's Miami Dolphins since 2016.

Grier isn't the first GM in his family, either. The Detroit native was most recently a hockey operations adviser for the New York Rangers last season and scouted for the Chicago Blackhawks from 2014 to 2018. This role is a homecoming for Grier, who played 14 seasons in the NHL - for four teams, including the Sharks - before his retirement in 2011. Wilson officially stepped down as Sharks GM in April after 19 seasons with the club. Grier, 47, was one of several candidates the Sharks considered to replace interim GM Joe Will, who had held the post since November, when longtime GM Doug Wilson left the club for medical reasons. So I hope you do serve as an inspiration of lots of people, and then I hope you're the first but certainly not the last.' San Jose is a very culturally diverse area as well. It's part of our pioneering spirit, which is get the most out of everybody and expand the sport. The focus was on finding the best candidate for the job.

'We hired the best general manager available,' Becher said. Jets coach Bowness OK with being second choice.Grier's ability to do just that was what drew San Jose's interest - a point team president Jonathan Becher wanted to make clear while also celebrating a historic achievement. For me, my job is to do the best I can for the San Jose Sharks organization, and if I do that, hopefully it opens the door to give other opportunities to other minorities to get in front-office positions and maybe lead a team down the road as well.' 'I realized there was a responsibility that comes with the territory, but I'm up for it how I carry myself and how the organization carries themselves. 'It's something I'm extremely proud of,' Grier said of being the league's first Black GM. Grier has broken a long-standing barrier within the NHL, which could have far-reaching implication for years to come. Mike Grier made history as the NHL's first Black general manager when the San Jose Sharks announced his appointment to the position Tuesday.