After leaving Black Ink closed for a month, Ceaser is back in Harlem. In North Carolina, Dutchess still has to pay for unexpected renovations before her tattoo shop can open. Kathie warns O’Sh*t about child support payments.
Ceaser's arrest sends shock waves through Black Ink. Puma is opening up a brand new tattoo shop to give Black Ink a run for its money. All hell breaks loose when Ted hires a new tattoo artist behind Ceaser's back.
A new tattoo artist receives a traditional Black Ink welcome. Later, the ladies travel to Miami Beach for Sky's surgery; and Dutchess' wild night at the club could put her relationship with Ceaser at risk.
Sky undergoes cosmetic surgery to get the body she's always dreamed of. Later, Ceaser declares war after learning Puma opened a tattoo shop in close proximity to Black Ink; and Ceaser's shocked when Donna reveals the details of her night with Dutchess.
Ceaser confronts Dutchess about her alleged infidelity. Later, Naeem introduces his girlfriend to the Art2Ink crew; and Walt struggles with his new responsibilities as a full-time father when he's forced to give his kids "the talk."
Ceaser confronts O'S**t about rumors that he slept with Dutchess; and an altercation erupts when Donna refuses to pay Sky for her portion of the hotel bill. Later, Puma's life is put at stake when bullets are fired into Art2Ink.
Sky throws a party at the shop to reveal her new body; and Ceaser attempts to mediate for O'S**t and Kathie. Later, Puma's mother-in-law demands that Puma close down his shop after she hears about the shooting at Art2Ink.
Dutchess spends her last days in New York City attempting to make amends with Donna; and Kathie calls on her spirit guides to exact revenge on O'S**t. Later, Sky's past returns to haunt her as she begins a new chapter in her life.
Dutchess faces a difficult decision when the caterers, guests and supplies for her grand-opening party for Pretty N Ink fall through the day before the event. Later, Donna makes an unexpected visit to North Carolina to confront Dutchess and Ceaser about throwing out her tattoo equipment.
Ceaser's mother tries to intervene in his marriage after worrying that Dutchess is manipulating him; and Sky tests out her new body. Later, Donna confronts Max's ex after growing suspicious.
Sky must make a difficult decision as the birthday of her child she gave up for adoption approaches; Alexis confronts Donna about her past with Naeem during a party at Art2Ink; and Ceaser's furious after O'S**t blows off a client. Later, Rah Ali shows up at Black Ink for a tattoo.
In the Season 4 finale, the crew goes snow tubing, but a fight breaks out when Donna shows up; O'S**t continues to abuse drugs and alcohol; and Donna must make a decision about her future with Max. Later, Ceaser hosts a party to celebrate the new shop; and O'S**t makes a choice that impacts Black Ink.