Black Ink Crew: New York Season 3 Episode 4 C'est La Vie

The episode "C'est La Vie" of Black Ink Crew: New York season 3 follows the drama that arises when a new artist joins the shop. The crew is introduced to Tiffany Perez, a tattoo artist from Miami. Tiffany is a confident and ambitious artist, which catches Ceasar's eye. He is impressed by her work and immediately offers her a job at Black Ink. However, not all of the crew is welcoming to Tiffany. Donna and Alex are especially critical of her, feeling threatened by her presence.

Meanwhile, Sky is dealing with some personal issues. She is still struggling to come to terms with the fact that her two sons have different fathers. Sky meets with her sons' fathers separately in an attempt to bring peace to the situation. She has a heart-to-heart talk with her youngest son's father, Genesis, and expresses her desire for him to be present in their son's life. Sky also meets with her oldest son's father, and the conversation is more heated. Despite Sky's attempts to make peace, the father is resentful and refuses to be a part of his son's life.

Back at the shop, Tiffany is settling in and getting to know the crew. She talks with Ceasar about her past, revealing that she was in foster care as a child. Tiffany also makes an effort to bond with Donna and Alex but is met with hostility from both of them. Donna tells Tiffany that she feels protective of the shop and doesn't want any new artists to change the dynamic. Alex tells Tiffany that she needs to prove herself and work hard to earn their respect.

In the middle of all this drama, the crew receives some devastating news. Sassy, a former Black Ink artist who left the shop to start her own business, has suffered a miscarriage. The news shocks and saddens everyone, especially Ceasar, who has had a close relationship with Sassy. The crew decides to throw a fundraiser for Sassy to help cover her medical expenses and show their support.

As the episode comes to a close, tensions are still high between Tiffany and the rest of the crew. Tiffany is determined to prove her worth as an artist but is facing a lot of resistance. Meanwhile, Sky is still struggling to find balance in her personal life. The episode ends on a somber note as the crew comes together to support Sassy in her time of need.