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As we told you earlier, rapper Slim Thug has a hard time believing that Ciara’s relationship with husband Russell Wilson is “real” because she used to have a thing for so-called bad boys (or just guys who were a mess). The Bow Wows, the 50 Cents, the Amar’e Stoudemires and the Futures of the world. But ever since she started a relationship with the NFL star, Ci Ci has been living her best and most positive life. And she’s not alone.

If you’d like to see other women who “leveled up” and left bad boys for a good catch, hit the flip.

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Eva Marcille

She found love with fiancé Michael Sterling after getting away from ex, Kevin McCall.

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Monica

After years with rapper Rodney ‘Rocko’ Hill, the father of sons Rocko and Romelo, Monica found her happily ever after with former NBA star Shannon Brown.

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LeToya Luckett

LeToya had to kiss a few frogs (including going through a quickie marriage with Rob Hill, Sr.) to get to new husband Tommicus Walker.

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Eve

Who could forget the Eve and Steve Jordan (as in Stevie J) years? Thankfully, the rapper put them behind her and settled down with entrepreneur Maximillion Cooper.

Kelis

Cheating. Alleged abuse. Despite how cute of a couple we thought Nas and Kelis were, she has found true love and happiness with husband Mike Mora.

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Meagan Good

Meagan’s been rumored to have dated stars like Lil Wayne and 50 Cent, and was with former NFL player Thomas Jones for a while. And while she wouldn’t say who did it, the star said that after being cheated on, she became celibate. Soon after, she met future husband, preacher, producer and author DeVon Franklin.

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Jordin Sparks

Jordin has dated a few guys who ended up doing her dirty, including rapper Sage the Gemini, who cheated. But she’s happier than ever, and enjoying parenthood with her husband, Dana Isaiah.

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Fantasia

After all of the drama that was her relationship with a married Antwaun Cook, Fantasia went ahead and freed herself, eventually finding love with husband Kendall Taylor.

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Kenya Moore

With her relationship with a destructive and very angry Matt Jordan ending with a restraining order, Kenya surprised everyone by moving on and getting married to restaurateur Marc Daly. They are now expecting their first child.