‘Leave Kitty Alone’: ‘Black Ink Crew’ Fans Skewer Donna Lombardi for Dragging Out Beef With Miss Kitty

It looks like “Black Ink Crew” star Donna Lombardi is currently in hot water with viewers.

Lombardi got into an intense argument with her fellow cast member Miss Kitty, and fans accused Lombardi of starting unnecessary drama.

It’s no secret that Lombardi and Miss Kitty are no longer friends because of Kitty’s involvement with “Black Ink Crew: Chicago” boss Ryan Henry. The tattoo artist even threatened to fight Kitty via social media for apparently betraying “Black Ink Crew” owner Ceaser Emanuel for Henry.

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Donna Lombardi (let) and Miss Kitty (right). (Photos:. VH1 screen grabs)

In the April 29 episode, Lombardi and Kitty came face to face after the former Black Ink brand ambassador Kitty showed up at Walter Miller‘s wedding destination in Hawaii. When Kitty arrived at Miller’s rehearsal dinner, tension between her and Lombardi immediately filled the room. Lombardi even threatened to skip Miller’s wedding if Kitty attended.

She told Kitty, “Yeah, I just think it’s so funny that you thought you was gonna go to Chicago and them b–ches was gonna love you. But you’re not about to come back over here, sweetie.”

Lombardi continued, “If we don’t want you here, you’re not gonna be here. And actually, the owner of the shop still don’t f–k with you, so go f–k with Chicago.”

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Alex Robinson and Donna Lombardi. (Photo: VH1 screen grab)

Minutes later Kitty became emotional and said she felt like the New York crew turned their backs on her and said they were supposed to be her “family.” She also realized that her friendship with Lombardi and her other cast members was no longer reparable.

“Black Ink Crew” viewers sympathized with Miss Kitty and slammed Lombardi for dragging out the beef with Kitty.

“Everyone mad at Kit for distancing herself and not allowing people to say what they wanna say to her . They gotta Grow up ! Y’all mad at kit for no reason when y’all are the ones that switched up ! Cos she did something w somebody else supposedly.”

“Donna. You need to worry about yourself. Kitty cam for Walt and Jess. She’s going back to Chicago once this is over. Let It Go. #leavekittyalone2020”

“Donna has no say so in nothing 🙄 like wtf I wouldn’t gave a fck bout her not coming to the wedding 👏🏽👏🏽”

“Donna is miserable to me can it be one episode u not talking s–t”

“Damn when are y’all gonna let go of that whole situation like she a grown woman whatever she did or didn’t do doesn’t matter 🤷🏽‍♀️”

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