‘Who Dis Woman?’: ‘Black Ink Crew: Chicago’ Star Phor Debuts His New Girlfriend, and Fans Needs Answers

It looks like Phor Brumfield is no longer single.

The “Black Ink Crew: Chicago” star surprised the internet this week after he showed up on Instagram with a new lady by his side. He posted at least two photos that showed him looking as fly as ever for his beloved’s birthday.

Brumfield sported a black T-shirt, distressed jeans, sneakers and a Fendi scarf, while his new boo Nina Austin wore a long black gown and stiletto heels. Phor posed for a photo with his hand on his girlfriend’s thigh. She then sat on his lap and stuck out her tongue at the camera.

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Phor Brumfield and his girlfriend Nina Austin. @phoreverim/Instagram

“Black excellence…🖤 HBD!!🎂🎈🎁 ⬆️ #4P #N9,” Brumfield wrote.

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Phor Brumfield and his girlfriend Nina Austin. @phoreverim/Instagram

The couple were in San Juan, Puerto Rico, celebrating the aspiring singer’s birthday, although it’s unclear how old she is.

Brumfield’s last public relationship was with curvaceous Instagram model Nikki Nicole.

The tattoo artist and Nicole broke up in October 2018 on her birthday after she caught him cheating on her with other women. Brumfield was busted sending reverse peen pictures on national television, and after season 4 of “Black Ink” the pair were no longer spotted together. Brumfield later confirmed on season 6 of the VH1 show that he and Nicole had split for good.

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Nikki Nicole and Phor Brumfield. @phreverim/Instagram

“Me and Nikki are definitely in the past,” he said at the time. “We both took the time we both needed to better ourselves. It’s good that we can be adults now and have a mature conversation about life.”

As for Brumfield’s new relationship, fans are happy to see him find love again. They flooded his recent post with heart emojis, sending him and his new girlfriend well-wishes.

“The first pic belongs in a museum 😍😍😍 her legs and dress are doin it for me 💪🏽🔥.”

“Who dis woman? She is gorgeous! Hope y’all are making each other happy! Enjoy!”

“Yassss beautiful chocolate couple.”

“Ummmmmm yesssss and yesssss! Y’all Look🔥🔥🔥🔥Together & Happy Birthday🎉🎂.”

Brumfield seems truly happy with his new love. It’s unknown how long they’ve been dating.

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