Chad Ochocinco Is At The Center Of Evelyn Lozada's "Basketball Wives" Drama

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The stuff reality TV was made for.

He's not married to Evelyn Lozada. He isn't in a relationship with OG Chijindu. He isn't even featured on Basketball Wives. Yet, somehow Chad Ochocinco's name has become a hot topic between the VH1 reality stars. This season of Basketball Wives has been a wild ride for its fans who have watched as the tension has risen between Evelyn and retired Legends Football League (also referred to as the Lingerie Football League) player OG. Things have escalated from TV screens to social media as recent episodes have involved Evelyn's ex-husband and former NFL star, Chad Ochocinco.

In an argument between the ladies, Evelyn took a jab at OG about her relationship with basketball player Kwame Alexander. In retaliation, OG mentioned that at one time Chad was interested in her and she said she had the DMs to prove it. Evelyn asked Chad for those messages and suggested that if Kwame were to get his hands on them, OG would be in trouble because they show she was thirsting after Ochocinco before and after she got with her man.

OG attempted to clear her name by sharing the messages online, herself, but it just tangled the web she's already weaved. Evelyn, too, shared the private message exchange between Chad and OG, but it showed much more than the former female football player bargained for. Fans have criticized both women for arguing over a man that neither one of them is in a relationship with. Meanwhile, thousands of fans have signed a petition to have Evelyn booted off of Basketball Wives over accusations that she regularly displays racist behaviors. Swipe through the drama below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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