Black Ink New York star Ceaser Emanuel responded to VH1 firing him over a viral video of animal abuse. "That's not my character," Ceaser said. He also claimed he was being set up.

Suzette Samuel's setting the record straight. The financial literacy expert and A&N Realty/ A&N Solutions boss appeared Thursday on BOSSIP's #RealityRecap Instagram Live series to dish on her background that took her from a video vixen to a multi-business entrepreneur. The girlfriend of #BlackInk boss Ceaser Emmanuel also dished on her relationship and said that she and Cease started out as friends after initially meeting while Suzette was an extra on the VH1 show.  Suzette first met Cease in New York before connecting with him again in Atlanta at the opening of his Black Ink Atlanta tattoo shop. From there they remained in contact for three years before sparks flew and a DM on Cease's behalf was sent. After swearing off of men to focus on her children and career, Suzette had a change of heart.