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Black Ink Crew: Compton

A look at the daily lives of an ambitious staff members at a tattoo shop in Compton, Calif.

After pondering a move to Los Angeles, owner Caeser Emmanuel has finalized his plans for the Black Ink Crew franchise to move to the West Coast. Tattoo visionary Danny "KP" Kilpatrick heads up the venture, bringing together a team of talented artists for the first-ever tattoo shop in the city of Compton. Viewers have a front row seat to the daily happenings at the shop as KP learns how to manage the business and his handpicked crew. Drama ensues as the artists face pressure to succeed and fulfill not only their dreams but the dreams of their leader and his community.

Black Ink Crew: Compton (VH1, 2019) is an American reality television series and the second spin-off of the show Black Ink Crew. The reality series centers on KP and his crew at IAM Compton, the first-ever tattoo shop in Compton. It uses as a backdrop the California town known for its musical influence and iconic street art.

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Reality television has transformed the entertainment landscape since MTV's "The Real World" debuted in 1992, evolving from a revolutionary experiment into a dominant force that spans every conceivable network, streaming platform, and human interest. While certain groundbreaking series have achieved legendary status and critical acclaim, the sheer scope and variety of reality programming over the past three decades is staggering.This comprehensive encyclopedia documents over 800 mainstream reality series that have graced our screens, from long-running powerhouses to one-season wonders. Consider this your ultimate reality TV database – a fascinating journey through the genre's history that goes far beyond the familiar hits. Whether you're researching forgotten gems, tracking the evolution of specific subgenres, or simply being amazed by the sheer volume of unscripted content that's been produced, this exhaustive compilation reveals the true scale of reality television's impact on popular culture. &nbsp;

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The top Black television shows airing new episodes in 2019 feature a mix of returning dramas and comedies. Empire&nbsp;launches&nbsp;its fifth season in 2019 with the goal of adding to its strong legacy of delicious soapy drama. The hilarious sitcoms Black-ish and its spinoff Grown-ish will also continue to spread humor on traditional network television.

There are a couple of new television series with mostly African American and Black casts in 2019 to look forward to as well. The comedy duo Desus Nice and The Kid Mero will move from Viceland to Showtime this year. Their original half-hour late-night comedy guest show brings an updated spin to the standard&nbsp;talk show.

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This list of the best current <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-black-sitcoms/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">African American TV series</a> features a blend of old favorites and new shows. The best Black TV shows of 2020 include old favorites like Empire and How to Get Away with Murder. The latter wraps up its six-season run this spring. Exciting shows like The Chi, Atlanta, and Black Monday will also air new episodes in 2020.

We can also look forward to several new shows from Tyler Perry, who inked a deal with BET in 2019 to create four new series. Both The Oval and Sistas premiered in 2019 and will continue airing new episodes this year. The Oval is set in the White House and Sistas is about a group of single Black female friends. Tyler&rsquo;s other new series Ruthless and Bruh do not have an official release date just yet.&nbsp;

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The 2010s saw the rise of a plethora of reality shows that kept viewers constantly entertained and glued to their screens. These unscripted programs allowed audiences to gain insight into the lives of others or watch contestants compete in various challenges for a chance at fame and fortune. The success of these reality shows could be attributed to their raw display of human emotion, ambition, and perseverance, keeping viewers both engaged and invested in the outcomes.A fine selection of reality shows from the 2010s managed to captivate the hearts and minds of audiences worldwide. Shows like The Voice&nbsp;revolutionized singing competitions with its blind auditions and celebrity judges; Wipeout&nbsp;combined physical challenges with comedic commentary, providing belly laughs alongside awe at contestants' resilience; and Survivor&nbsp;continued its reign as the ultimate test of wit, resourcefulness, and endurance. These reality series exemplified the timeliness of their themes, striking a chord with contemporary audiences and setting high standards for their genres.We've curated a list that spans the drama-fuelled world of reality television from the 2010s, but now it's up to you, dear readers, to decide which shows top the charts. Voting on your favorites will determine which programs truly defined this era in unscripted entertainment. So gear up, reminisce about your favorite moments, and let your votes help crown the greatest reality shows of the 2010s!

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The reality competition show seems to be king in 2019. Most of the reality television airing in 2019 is some sort of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-reality-competition-2019/ranker-tv" target="_blank">reality talent competition</a> with shows including old favorites such as The Voice, American Idol, Project Runway, RuPaul&#39;s Drag Race, and more. Other reality TV shows on the air in 2019 has more of a docudrama angle. Naked and Afraid and Deadliest Catch both offer an eye into extraordinary lives or situations. There are also plenty of shows such as Sister Wives, The Real Housewives,&nbsp;and Little Women that combine the sense of documentary with maybe the purest or most traditional form of reality television: watching other people&#39;s lives.

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From the relatively temporary decoration of body paint to the definite permanence of tattoos, the best body art and body modification shows are full of gorgeous work and some brave models. From tattoo shows that feature a dizzying range of skills to hair and makeup competition shows that create less irreversible creations, this list of body <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/art-documentary-series/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">art TV shows</a> is ranked best to worst thanks to your votes.

Precariously perched between tattoos and body paint on the scale of how easy it is to undo a choice you regret, hairstylist reality shows like L.A. Hair or The Cut Brazil are a great choice if your nerves aren&#39;t up to needles. If you are willing to take the plunge, there is a wealth of tattoo TV series to choose from. Follow the daily drama of a tattoo studio with shows like the&nbsp;Black&nbsp;Ink Crew franchise, brace yourself for watching tattoo competition shows such as Ink Master where contestants compete with pieces done on the bravest volunteers in the world or find something heartwarming with cover-up shows like Tattoo Redo.&nbsp;

Whether you like the fleeting or the forever when it comes to body art, vote up the best shows and see where your favorites rank.

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