VH1's Black Ink Crew: Chicago introduced the world to the talented and dynamic 9Mag crew as they balanced life both personally and professionally, among them was the larger than life Chicago native, Donald “Don” Brumfield.

Through the show, fans got to see as Don struggled to form his own identity separate from his brother's, keep his family life afloat while trying to break into the acting and modeling world.

Born in the cities Southside, Don has seen up close how a dream deferred can shape an individual.  Transcending the obstacles, he once faced growing up and even into adulthood while keeping his own dreams alive.

9mag shop manager by day and an actor, model, and entrepreneur by night, Don Brumfield proves to be more than just another TV personality.  After starring alongside As We Lay, singer, Shirley Murdock in a Cynthia Tucker play, Defiant; and Patrice “Mama Hattie” Lovely in a Zuri Craig play The Truth About A Black Man he can soon be seen in the Amazon Prime series Asunder.

Don has no qualms about his future and plans to tackle all his goals head on, amid still making sure things are running smoothly with his brother at 9Mag, hosting in a city near you.

Make sure to catch Season 6 of Vh1's Black Ink Chicago every Wed at 8pm/7c. He's staying busy and more focused than ever at advancing his career to its fullest potential.