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Phor's Girlfriend Nikki Breaks Down About Growing Up With a Family That Didn't Claim Her in this 'Black Ink Crew: Chicago' Web Exclusive

"It was hard whenever they would come around, they wouldn't acknowledge me."

Nikki may have found family with 9 Mag through her relationship with Phor but growing up she wasn't shown the same love by people who were blood-related.

In this Black Ink Crew: Chicago web exclusive, we learn Phor's girlfriend Nikki is an Iowa native. Coming from a family of about 12 siblings collectively from both sides, Nikki grew up dealing with some pretty difficult stuff. Despite being blessed with several biological brothers and sisters, Nikki breaks down in explaining that her father's side never truly claimed her as a member. After calling on Jesus for a reset, Nikki continues to clarify that she's the only one with a different mother and it's because of that she's always feeling the brunt of their animosity. They made it very clear that their bond wasn't the same but Nikki turned that tribulation into triumph. Now as a 23-year-old woman, she loves herself and is comfortable but still isn't ready to have that relationship with them just yet. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger and baby, Nikki is now Brinks truck tough!

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