Evelyn Lozada, Ray Rice, Janay Palmer Abuse Twitter Comments: Reality Star Says 'Karma' Played Role in Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson Attack
Former VH1's "Basketball Wives" cast member Evelyn Lozada has a lot to say when it comes to domestic violence, as she was once a victim herself. Back in 2012, her ex-husband, former Dolphins wide receiver, Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson was arrested on a domestic violence charge, accused of head-butting Lozada during an argument in front of their home outside Miami.
After speaking out against the recent domestic violence inflicted upon Janay Rice (Palmer) by her NFL husband, ex-Baltimore Ravens star Ray Rice, many have been surprised by her recent Tweets and stance on her past with "Ochocinco" -- as she is attributing "karma" as playing a role in her domestic abuse.
When one of her followers on Twitter compared Lozada to battered NFL wife Janay Rice, praising her for "knowing when to leave a violent marriage," Lozada answered it with what some may consider humility, and others would translate it to her claiming it was a punishment or retaliation for her behavior.
On Sept. 12 Lozada's Twitter followers reportedly commended her on her growth since enduring domestic violence: "While @EvelynLozada has proven herself to be a bully I commend her courage for walking away from an abuser whom she loved. #rayrice," wrote the fan, @brittejoy.
Lozada responded: "@brittejoy I feel part of what happened was my karma for acting a fool! Thank God for life lessons & being able to grow."
The Twitter follower commented that it wasn't karma that led to Lozada being abused, but a "bad decision on his part." "We're watching u evolve & we're proud," @brittejoy added.
At the culmination of the Twitter conversation, Lozada ended with: "Thank u! God made me sit my butt down & I did. Took my time working on me. I have no regrets! I'm thankful for the lessons.
During the VHI reality TV show, "Basketball Wives," viewers reportedly witnessed Lozada's bad behavior escalate with co-stars, including Royce Reed and former best friend Jennifer Williams, as well as an "altercation" with Tami Roman.
On the other hand, Lozada, who is of Puerto Rican descent, is trying to turn a new leaf -- she re-tweeted and exchanged positive words with other Twitter followers, such as R&B singer Toni Braxton.
Additionally, she retweeted motivational speaker Tony Gaskins' video "Pain Is Not Love - Ray Rice." In the YouTube video, Gaskins, who has appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" added, "love yourself enough to walk away," as he shared his disdain for people who are "condoning this type of behavior."
It's unfortunate that the word "karma" ever had to come up from Lozada, for it seems to insinuate that the abuse was her fault -- even if she didn't mean for it to come across that way, and especially when it's obvious that many victims continue to look up to the reality TV star.
@sophia_jsophia Tweets like yours make me so happy!!! Love u!!!
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