Best of Melody | Black Ink Crew New York

From her first day to her last, Melody was always a respected boss chick in the crew.
0:39 - Melody is hired
3:03 - Melody is fired
5:10 - Melody takes the Black Ink test
8:18 - Melody and Dutchess bond
11:50 - Melody hires Alex
13:53 - Melody give 113th a spiritual cleanse
16:09 - Melody hires Kevin
19:24 - Melody locks Jadah out
22:20 - Melody becomes a mom
24:06 - Melody leaves Black Ink
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[@amberstone6553]

Not one bad tattoo, not too involved with the drama. She was too good for this show.

[@Hi.Im.Lovely]

Actually that’s what makes her not right for this show atall , all they want to show is drama and partying . 🤷🏻‍♀️ she could do way better

[@tylerjames7258]

That’s why she bounced.. her and Bae are the best artists on the show.

[@mik2627]

She brought a calming balance though. It's a completely ridiculous display now.

[@Mikay420]

NO LIE 💯💯💯💯

[@geli.nailzz]

that’s a lie, she stole from ceaser.

[@yamattVersion1]

Mel was the LEAST problematic of everyone who started working here.

[@vh-1fancentral12]

Sassy too

[@yamattVersion1]

@@vh-1fancentral12 VERY! I loved her whole vibe & aura.

[@indiamoore8988]

Yes and beautiful

[@ddbangtannim2270]

I agree

[@Simplykiebby]

@@vh-1fancentral12 Loved Sassy!!

[@Simplykiebby]

Melody looked great with a shaved head. She’s so beautiful

[@BobbieDeming]

@SimplyKie I agree with you. She’s so beautiful from being who she is on the inside that nothing could change that. She’s truly an amazing person.

[@clairelangley9934]

Exactly

[@rickyo7061]

Right, she did

[@ddbangtannim2270]

Exactly

[@buttercupj6208]

Truth

[@lokkie6764]

Hiring Mel is the only good thing Ted contributed to Black Ink & the show. She’s had such a beautiful aura. And Bae haha Also let’s not forget how his voice cracked 3 different times like a little boy. When he fired Jada!!! Lmao

[@crazybros5163]

Don’t forgot hiring Bae was really really good.

[@crazybros5163]

@Bold and Blessed they should just remove Ceaser from the show he does not know how to run shops

[@abdel2695]

Chilled ,laid back , earthy,great artist

[@crazybros5163]

@@abdel2695 exactly

[@97mph]

Nobody gon mention how teddys wife looks like bae

[@mndegrassi8]

Cesar didn't have to come at her like that. "Who are you?" She could have been a potential client. So rude!

[@Damami4U]

That part tho

[@lacondrathompson1747]

I miss melody

[@ariaxrose1]

At purposely calling her melony

[@hannahbarbarian6786]

Scripted

[@Nasia-]

Exactly

[@laneyspinola9358]

Ceaser doesn’t fire people… he fires Donna 😂

[@thegoat2874]

Fires Donna all the time 😂

[@haitirenee5930]

Done fired && rehired so many times 😂😂😂😭

[@cebo3797]

Why did Ceasar brush his bald head like that when Melody revealed her haircut ? 😭😭😭

[@denisecarson8405]

Probably out of reflex it was kinda awkward

[@rayali619]

LMFAOLIKE I WAS IN TEARS

[@chillybillygrapes1199]

LMFAOOOI

[@SashasGarden38]

Donna laughing hysterically at Alex's name, only to end up being his fiance🤣

[@PrincessDes]

and now they’ve broken up apparently 😂

[@raecaston4507]

Lmao exactly for a hot minute now

[@KeishaCherre-ic2gv]

She was with most of the people there. Donna was free with her body. She literally didn't care

[@butterflytiffany]

She's the perfect example of Know Your Worth. She was Talented, Beautiful, and Level Headed. Literally did not need this toxic aaa show

[@SeymourBucks]

Well as a man I'll definitely say she didn't deserve the disrespect but that show got her known. So I feel like everything happened for a reason. Same thing with Kat from the Chicago crew.

[@kashvalentine]

Ceaser: “Melanie” Melody: “MELODY” Ceaser: “MeLaNIe!”

[@MIZZPIGGYBABY89]

Me: her name not Melanie??

[@giascott-heron]

Melody was like THE ONLY EMPLOYEE that DIDN’T leave on bad terms. At the end of the day, everybody loved her, and they were actually sad to see her go. 🥲

[@jennifergraham5106]

Melody didn't belong in a tattoo shop. She belongs on a runway. She's gorgeous.

[@bernardoalonso1]

Antm was all booked.

[@Giselle_Glam594]

Hell no

[@xQnKx]

But she makes dope art. You know people can be multiple things now a days haha

[@bgcrp2005]

Some people don’t care too much that their hood looking

[@bgcrp2005]

Good

[@GraceB.2025]

Her cutting off her hair give “Nappily Ever After” vibes.

[@sarahmichelle3176]

THATS WHAT I WAS THINKING

[@ericatheempress6698]

She was really trying to get rid of Lalo, atleast her head ain't shaped funny.

[@Adrienne.Michelle91]

She can pull it off ❤❤

[@jazzy5410]

Donna’s wig when she first met Melody!!! It’s bothering me!!! 😩🤌🏾

[@ermasing]

It's the roots and she's light skinned.

[@victoriac8523]

Omg me too that thang was way to far back she has improved a lot over the years

[@ciarajackson7042]

😂😂😂😂😂 so bad

[@Damami4U]

I don't wear them and I was triggered lol lol

[@angelwillie592]

Fr😂😂😂😂

[@lexdadominator2.096]

I'm surprised she never fought in the shop the way Donna pressed her about stealing money. Her leaving was smart though cause it would've been only a matter of time before someone tried to fight her.

[@kaitowuen]

lol pfp twins

[@lexdadominator2.096]

@@kaitowuen I always see u in comments 💀

[@Badbostonbitch]

Donna hit her

[@Badbostonbitch]

@Scarlett yes she did . You must’ve not watched the show, move around.

[@Simplykiebby]

@@Badbostonbitch when??

[@aarushkumar7052]

Loved Melody! She was so refreshing, educated and woke. Never said anything ignorant, never acted a fool. Always kept it classy and civil.

[@chikensaregood9500]

the show would have a completely different vibe if all the cast members were like that & just focused on tattoos. Now that I look back it I think this show made poc look really bad

[@jasmineg4432]

she was one of my favourites. she had a really kind soul and she’s really talented

[@buffonia4619]

Yes because locking out the unaware receptionist is kind 😂

[@lacondrathompson1747]

@@buffonia4619 Same

[@lacondrathompson1747]

I Miss Melody

[@jasmineg4432]

@@buffonia4619 acting like no one else locked people out PFFFT

[@tonip6382]

"Look who's outta jail" LMAO

[@imZatooh]

I fell on the floor 🤣🤣 funniest thing ever

[@kayshaferreira9258]

@@imZatooh it wasn’t that funny for you to fall on the floor lol

[@mmurph]

She wasn't a train wreck, but she also wasn't boring. Melody was the most likable person on the show.

[@markhunter69]

Dutchess and melody vibe so well because they are both down south natural beauties. even tho dutchess didnt represent well for down south chicks.

[@shajay125]

Melody was one of THEE most respectful and BEST tattoo artist that they’ve EVER had.

[@butterflytiffany]

Imagine the boss disrespecting you the first day and you still go work there 😒 Them red flags were FLAGGIN

[@NolithaMfihlo]

I liked how Dutchess was with Mel. Business women. No drama! Just business talks and uplifting one another. Loved seeing it.

[@runup607]

she seemed chill with mel but ditches is a 🐍

[@r.wilson2348]

Alex’s introduction to the crew by far was one of the funniest moments on the show. I die every time I see that scene!

[@kjdnyhmghfvb]

She doesn't remember shaving her hair off, she must be really comfortable with the camera crew there, because they remembered to film it.

[@BreetheDJ]

😂😂😂😂

[@Red1Green2Blue3]

I literally came looking for this comment LMAO

[@shakeralewinuncut7189]

I saw her shaking hands with teddy n i was like "AHT AHT COVID" then I remembered this was simpler times🤣

[@DemAlez]

Omg me too!! 🤣🤣

[@nobesuthundlovu5393]

Can we take a moment to acknowledge that Teddy hires dope tattoo artists...Melody, Young Bae and Tiffany. He knows how to spot talent.

[@jada7715]

i loved her so much its a shame she had to leave the shop

[@killa3476]

why did she leave?

[@jada7715]

@@killa3476 she was broke and had to take care of her baby

[@sethmoore2771]

They also accused her of stealing money from the shop.

[@jada7715]

@@sethmoore2771 I thought that was walter

[@eriannadavis1898]

@@jada7715 no that was way before the Walter thing when they accused her

[@2516562101]

Mel had her aggravating moments but she was constantly disrespected as a manager, and I'm glad she didn't take it back after being mistreated.

[@Markaylaa0]

I miss Mel 🥺 her energy was needed in the shop. Still is!

[@yoyo6117]

Petition to bring her back! Her energy was immaculate 🍃

[@winnerwinnerchickendinnertehe]

Black ink used to be sooo good and authentically funny 😂 “MELANIE 😬👌🏾”

[@BobbieDeming]

MELŌ - DEEEEE! 😆 😉 I truly thought Ceaser was going to yell at her when she continued correcting him, 😆

[@lacondrathompson1747]

I like Melody

[@dalipadilla3508]

Nobody: Donna: “Managerially” 😂

[@essencemcgill1754]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nataxxae]

24:35 the way cease rubbed his head after Mel pulled off her hat ☠️☠️☠️🤣🤣🤣

[@tinylocs657]

I was looking for this comment😂

[@shawnleonidas]

Mel is my all time favorite cast member of Black Ink! She was least problematic and mind her own business, she stood up for the women empowerment in the shop and had such a chill personality. Plus she was pretty as hell with her unique style!

[@vh-1fancentral12]

Will always love Melody😍 . Definitely one of my favorite artist on the show

[@introvertedgemini1284]

Man when is Walt getting his own compilation!

[@denversimms2116]

He has one

[@crashoutdoll]

I think he has one. Walt is so fucking hilarious and he's a pretty genuine guy😭

[@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302]

Melody is so pretty and I luv her voice so soothing and relaxing lol ❤

[@thecutbeautii3399]

Melody is such a vibe 💜

[@Jamie-lk8xz]

24:35 GOT ME DEADDDDD ceaser feeling the hair he don’t got 💀

[@latonyasmith4395]

That was rude of ceaser to tell her to leave he could have puled teddy to the side and talked to him about.

[@keycrum4218]

Melody showed us how easy it is to be graceful, classy and fearless because most of these women display how easy it is to smash multiply people, disrespect people and carry yourself poorly. Watch and Learn 😊

[@BobbieDeming]

I felt like Melody was the only one who seemed real. Like she was honestly showing who she is and not hiding anything. You know some of them don’t show their true reactions because they don’t want to look crazy. Then here’s Melody walking in the shop with a completely shaved head admitting that she doesn’t even remember doing it. Idk about everyone else but that only made me respect Melody more for allowing that serious time in her life to be shown. It’s amazing how close you can feel to someone that you’ve never met or even knows you exist.

[@killakev9600]

She is giving FACE in the thumbnail

[@chantayb86]

Melody was one of the best Tattoo artists and least problematic out of everyone.

[@andreblige5758]

I must've been the only one who thought she was lying bout how she really got that black eye

[@dajakincaid]

no same

[@Markaylaa0]

No fr smh

[@phoenixrose6608]

Nah you're not alone... then she says she shaved her hair bcoz they broke up & she didn't want a reminder 🤔 drastic reaction 😒

[@DrHen-xd3rv]

@@phoenixrose6608 exactlyyy

[@Adrienne.Michelle91]

@@phoenixrose6608 bingo 💯

[@dearrafedd6961]

1:52 not Walt saying nice legs 😂 you gotta love Walt

[@boochi7087]

Donna laughing at 12:35 not knowing that D was going to have her acting a fool for the world to see. 😂😂😂

[@kiara198923]

I hope she stops beating up on him.

[@pxncsp4575]

@@kiara198923 this part

[@kiara198923]

@@pxncsp4575 aww thx

[@ant5351]

the scene with alex has me crying rn😂😂😂😂

[@tayoncemercadale8964]

Caesar didn’t want to cry 💯 he held that in the best he could

[@aciremaevans8974]

When Mel showed her head nobody didn’t peep cease rub his head like yeah we twins😭😭

[@aaliofficial6501]

Hiring melody was the best and only thing teddy did for the shop 😂 .

[@lydialeigh5895]

Melody is beautiful regardless. She has such a pure soul 🙏🏾❤️

[@giascott-heron]

Melody was a beautiful spirit, and she never got involved in any of the physical altercations or really bad fights and arguments that the rest of the crew got into. She had a rocky start, but ended on good terms with everyone. I wonder if she still keeps in touch with the rest of the cast? 🤔

[@Damami4U]

The only time ted did a job was hire melody she's talented beyond ....❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MissKizzy75]

Melody is on Black Ink but didn't get misogynistic vibes until meeting Alex? Really?

[@undeniablybri9066]

I mean the name is kinda weird 😂😂😂

[@KimaD.]

Not the duucie lady saying the evil sprits was out after rubbing sky’s legs🤣

[@rx_4746]

Not Walt saying that Melody is looking like a “Turkey, Bacon, Egg & Cheese sandwich, seriously on a croissant.” 🦃,🐖🥓,🐓🥚 & 🧀. 😭🤣😭🤣😭🤣😂

[@Adrienne.Michelle91]

He was hilarious 😂😂

[@prettyprie5114]

They looked so beautiful at the photo shoot 🌹

[@EthanRawlins]

Have to say, she has truly STUNNING eyes! 💕

[@MeleenaRRRRR]

I love Melody she is so beautiful!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@yv4641]

When melody removes her benie and Ceasars rubs his head priceless 🤣

[@neri3376]

Wow how pretty is melody and Dutchess.🤩

[@linahghostie5971]

She is so beautiful.

[@stilesstilinski9640]

Sky had me dead with the cow bell 15:03

[@destiny854]

Ive been waiting for this oneeee

[@cici-vi7ew]

Also I believe the only reason Dutch and Melody vibed so well is cus she knew Melody wasn't checking 4 Cease AT ALL...otherwise she woulda gave her attitude like she did everyone else....

[@bracefaceari8633]

that man really messed Mel up u can hear the heartbreak in her voice

[@ddbangtannim2270]

Melody actually looks extremely beautiful with shaved hair

[@HrglassHealer]

I loved melody! Wish her well! I loved her hippie vibe!

[@jeremyjames3633]

She was too good for them

[@Mxqnc]

Ik that this bout mel we not finna ignore the fact that DUTCHES slayed THaT PHOTOSHOOT✨

[@amina1655]

Melody was great

[@syr.mp3]

our unproblematic, good artist queen.

[@BobbieDeming]

Anyone else wiping away those tears in your eyes?

[@NikeaBenedetti]

Melody is a Queen 🙏🏽✨

[@Umojawellness_]

NOT THE BLACK LADY FROM THE WELFARE. Teddy is hilarious

[@bryantaylor2383]

Melody is a queen 😍😍

[@lavondabenjamin6684]

The last one is still emotional 😭

[@NiniBonita]

Awe… I miss Mel and her energy💞. I forgot she hired Alex.

[@amberlogan7827]

She brought a gem to the team by hiring Kevin Leroy. He doin it big now at Kat from black in chi tattoo shop ENIGMA out in LA...DUDE IS COLD!

[@miah5574]

alex getting hired was the best thing ever omfg

[@ericaoramedina470]

She is and forever be my favorite.i dead so watching after she left

[@PadillaLinda]

Melody is beautiful even bald ♥️ I miss her being on the show

[@_PAIGE94]

Really enjoyed Melody 🥰

[@shareenepoole9834]

Such a beautiful soul.

[@ausetnoornailsandcandles5840]

She is so beautiful

[@donaldcollins1793]

Man I loved Melody!!!!!

[@myongv8124]

Natural beauty miss melody.... beautiful 😍

[@helenep7062]

Photo shoot was amazing dutchess

[@CherylNkosi]

The scene where Alex introduced himself 😭😂they were all high!!

[@hollyblue5176]

Mel looks like a doll in the thumbnail. So pretty😍😍

[@v1butter617]

That stripper scene was sooooo awkward!

[@PrettyGirlCrochetBraidz]

Best one by far

[@latoyataylor5221]

i wanna say it now..... i never believed that black eye story.... soon after her man left her..... rrriiigghhttt

[@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302]

Exactly I always thought she was lying too about that story

[@obeyariana9342]

Ngl I nvr believed it for a second. The story seemed so suspicious to me.

[@jazzy5410]

I never really thought about it, but when the comments were saying something about it, the story just sounds more and more unbelievable. 😕

[@crashoutdoll]

I love Mel SOOOO much!!!

[@DMW111090]

I hope this means shes coming back🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@BougieBlkRose]

Such a beautiful soul 🥰🥰

[@baddielonglegs]

I loved Melody!

[@casingadreamw.nuecases1293]

the way Walt be describing these women 😭😭😭😭