Ep 12. Rumor Had It

As the twelfth episode of the sixth season of Black Ink Crew Chicago, "Rumor Had It" opens with the crew still reeling from the revelation that Lily was spreading rumors about Ryan and Kitty's supposed affair. While Ryan and Kitty both deny any truth to the rumors, the rest of the crew is still skeptical, with Charmaine even arguing that the two should just come clean if they really did hook up.

Meanwhile, Don finds himself in hot water with Ashley after she discovers that he's been spending a lot of time with his ex-wife. Despite Don's assurances that their relationship is strictly platonic, Ashley is still unhappy and threatens to take their kids and leave. Don is left wondering if his friendship with his ex is worth jeopardizing his family over.

The rest of the episode sees the crew dealing with a variety of other personal and professional issues. Phor is struggling to balance his music career with working at the shop, leading to tension between him and Ryan. Charmaine is dealing with ongoing drama with her mother and sister, including a confrontation that ends with Charmaine getting punched in the face. And Van is still mourning the loss of his sister and trying to navigate a strained relationship with his father.

Ultimately, "Rumor Had It" is an episode filled with drama, tension, and emotional moments. As always with Black Ink Crew Chicago, viewers can expect plenty of twists and turns as the crew navigates their complicated personal and professional lives.