Things are coming to a head for “Black Ink Crew” New York franchise cast mate Alex Robinson.
The tattoo artist learned that his explosive fight with Ceaser Emanuel and his cousin Teddy Ruks last season, apparently took a toll on his overall health. During the season 7 premiere on March 13, Robinson learned that he suffered from severe tissue damage in his back as a result of the fracas with Emanuel and Ruks last season.
As if things weren’t bad enough, doctors told Robinson he would be in physical therapy for weeks, leaving him unable to financially provide for himself, son and girlfriend Donna Lombardi through tattooing. But that news wasn’t near as devastating than what he revealed to viewers during a preview of the March 20 episode.
As Lombardi was apparently picking Robinson up from spending a night in the hospital after shaking uncontrollably in pain due to his back injury, the tattoo artist refused to get in the car. Lombardi, seemingly confused about why her boyfriend was walking away from her, chased him while yelling his name, wanting to know what was wrong.
Robinson, who was clearly upset, broke the news to his girlfriend that his tattoo career was over due to the tissue damage in his back.
“Black Ink” viewers pitied Robinson, blaming Emanuel and Ruks for the artist’s downfall.