Toya Johnson

Antonia "Toya" Johnson-Rushing (née Johnson, formerly Carter and Wright; born October 26, 1983) is an American reality television personality.

Toya Johnson-Rushing
Born
Antonia Johnson

(1983-10-26) October 26, 1983
Other namesToya Carter
Toya Wright
OccupationTelevision personality
Years active2004–present
Spouses
(m. 2004; div. 2006)
    Memphitz Wright
    (m. 2011; div. 2016)
      Robert Rushing
      (m. 2022)
      Children2
      Musical career
      Genres
      Instrument(s)Vocals
      LabelsDef Jam Recordings

      Early life

      Johnson was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is the second child of Anita Johnson and Walter Andrews.[1]

      Career

      In 2009, Johnson and Tameka "Tiny" Harris from the R&B group Xscape (also wife of rapper T.I.) starred on a reality show on BET called Tiny and Toya.

      She wrote a book called Priceless Inspirations,[2] as well a memoir titled In My Own Words..My Real Reality, How to Lose a Husband, and You Just Don't Get It with her daughter, Reginae Carter.[3] She owns a boutique called G.A.R.B.[4] in New Orleans, Louisiana, and GARB Shoetique in Smyrna, Georgia.[5] Johnson starred in her own reality show on BET called Toya: A Family Affair[6] which consisted of 16 episodes of one season in 2011.

      Personal life

      At age 14, Johnson and rapper Lil Wayne met when she was at a corner store and Wayne was standing outside in New Orleans, Louisiana. She became pregnant with their daughter at the age of 14. Lil Wayne was already signed to Cash Money Records as a burgeoning rapper. He ultimately chose to fully pursue his rap career with Cash Money Records in order to support his child. When she was 15 and Lil Wayne was 16, Johnson gave birth to their daughter, Reginae Carter on November 29, 1998.[7] Years later, upon Lil Wayne achieving stardom, they were married on February 14, 2004. In January 2006, however, after almost two years of marriage, the couple separated, citing her inability to cope with his lifestyle, most specifically his career keeping him away from home for long periods of time. Despite being divorced, the two have remained good friends and continued to raise their daughter together.[8]

      On June 18, 2011, Johnson and Memphitz were married in Atlanta. The wedding guest list included rapper Rasheeda, Tameka Harris, Kandi Burruss, Nivea, Lauren London, Monica Brown, and Tamar Braxton. In February 2015, Johnson confirmed that she and Wright had separated after almost four years of marriage.[9]

      On July 31, 2016, Johnson's brothers Josh and Rudy were shot in New Orleans while inside of their car.[10]

      On February 8, 2018, Johnson gave birth to baby girl, Reign, with her now husband, Robert" Red" Rushing.[11] Johnson and Rushing married on October 15, 2022 in Cabo San Lucas.[12]

      Filmography

      Television
      Year Title Role Notes
      2009–2010 Tiny and Toya Herself Main cast
      2011 Toya: A Family Affair Herself Main cast
      2014 My Super Sweet 16 Herself Main cast
      2016 Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars Herself Main cast
      2017–2018 Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta Herself Supporting cast
      2018–2020 T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle Herself Main cast
      2023 Toya & Reginae Herself Main cast

      References

      1. "Lil' Wayne's wife Toya hits the public eye | S2Smagazine.com". Archived from the original on October 26, 2012. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
      2. Toya Carter: BET Reality Star & Lil Wayne's Ex Wife To Release Memoir. BV on Books (October 28, 2010). Retrieved on 2011-07-05.
      3. Diaz, Evelyn. "It's War! Toya Blasts Tamar and She Claps Right Back". BET.com. Retrieved March 7, 2017.
      4. Antonia "Toya" Carter Grand Opening of The GARB Boutique ~ itsarkeedah|Fashion.Lifestyle Blog. Itsarkeedah.com (October 26, 2010). Retrieved on 2011-07-05.
      5. thejasminebrand (December 1, 2012). "Toya Wright Launches 'GarbShoetique' Store in Atlanta - theJasmineBRAND".
      6. Toya Carter's Original Series 'Toya: A Family Affair' Premiering April 19 On BET. Archived January 26, 2013, at archive.today Hiphopwired.com (January 7, 2011). Retrieved on 2011-07-05.
      7. "Lil Wayne Throws Daughter Reginae Carter Awesome Sweet Sixteen, Nicki Minaj Performs". Music Times. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
      8. Internet Archive Wayback Machine. Web.archive.org (August 22, 2008). Retrieved on 2011-07-05.
      9. "Necole Bitchie.com: [Exclusive Interview] Toya Wright Speaks on Separation from Memphitz, and Why She's Still Fighting for Her Marriage | Necole Bitchie.com". Archived from the original on March 10, 2015. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
      10. "Toya Wright's brothers shot and killed". July 31, 2016. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
      11. "Toya Wright Gives Birth to Baby Girl". February 9, 2018. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
      12. Slyke, Michelle Van (October 23, 2022). "American Reality Star Toya Johnson Marries In Los Cabos". The Cabo Sun. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
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