Evelyn Lozada Gets Baptized, Says She's "Done With Premarital Sex"

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Evelyn Lozada
She's been inspired by Kanye West.

Much has been said about Evelyn Lozada over the years, but the reality star mogul is turning over a new leaf. Evelyn has developed the reputation of being aggressive and hot-headed on Basketball Wives as her arguments have, at times, turned into physical altercations. While things didn't turn violent last season, her behavior caused tens of thousands of people to sign an online petition asking for her removal from the series following allegations of racism. There was enough backlash aimed at Lozada that Shaunie O'Neal came to her defense in an interview.

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No matter what the world's perception of her is, Evelyn remains determined to show that she's matured. The reality star took a step of faith recently and shared on Instagram that she's been baptized. Following the news, she caught up with Baller Alert to discuss her new spiritual path and the changes she's willing to make for it.

“I’m done with premarital sex,” Evelyn reportedly said. She'll now remain celibate until marriage, stating, "I felt like... [in] those [past] relationships I lost a piece of me, every time I had sex [out of wedlock]." The reality star has been tied to NBA baller Antoine Walker, NFL star Chad Johnson, and MLB player Carl Crawford. Evelyn added about potential future romantic prospects: "Whether they’re interested in me or not with what my journey is, if they’re not with it then I feel like it kinda clears out the BS, so that’s what I want for my life."

She also spoke about Kanye West and his spiritual journey, saying that he's inspired her. While people think that he's "crazy," Evelyn believes the newly saved rapper "makes a lot of sense." With her new path, Evelyn wants to "be able to be an example" to young girls, teaching them to "just really love themselves and really honor themselves."

“Everyone’s going to have an opinion and say negative things, and that’s fine,” Evelyn stated. “I just feel like all I can do is really just do the best I can and stay focused on what I’m trying to accomplish and do with my life.”

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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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