Toya Johnson

Antonia "Toya" Johnson (born October 26, 1983) is an American reality television personality, rapper, businesswoman, and author.

For the artist from Miami, Florida, see Antonia Wright (artist).
Toya Johnson
Born
Antonia Johnson

(1983-10-26) October 26, 1983
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
OccupationTelevision personality, rapper, businesswoman, author
Years active2004–present
Spouse(s)
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(m. 2004; div. 2006)​

Memphitz Wright
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(m. 2011; div. 2016)​
Partner(s)Red Rushing (2017–present)
Children2

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 12, 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 continue 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 "Tiny" Harris, Kandi, Nivea, Lauren London, Monica Brown, and Tamar Braxton-Herbert. 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 boyfriend.[11]

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–present Friends and Family Hustle Herself Main cast

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on October 26, 2012. Retrieved January 13, 2016.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  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. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on March 10, 2015. Retrieved March 6, 2015.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  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.
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