Chad Ochocinco Prefers A Woman's DNA & Athletic Ability Over Looks

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The former football star said he could have models if he wanted, but he prefers athletes.

We live in a society where people are able to purchase and sculpt the bodies they desire, but Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson isn't looking for the finest woman in the room. There have been rumors about who the former NFL star has dated and the world watched as he and ex-fiancé Evelyn Lozada were preparing to walk down the aisle. Recently, it was revealed that Ochocinco was trying his luck at love once again with new rumored fiancé Sharelle Rosado, and some assumed that her beauty was what hooked the sports icon.

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However, Johnson recently visited Bussin' With The Boys where he let it be known that when it comes to choosing relationships, appearance isn't a primary factor in what attracts him to someone. "I think about what I did. Everyone I had a child with is based on their DNA and athletic background. It had nothing to do with how fine you were or how you looked," he said. It's reported that Johnson has at least seven children.

 "I don't care anything about 'bad b*tches' and all that sh*t. If I wanted models...I don't want f*ckin' models. I want f*ckin' athletes... What'd you do in high school? Show me some f*ckin' tape," he joked. Watch Johnson's episode of Bussin' With The Boys below and let us know if you think he's on the right track.


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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.