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

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Toya Rushing
Born	Antonia Johnson (1983-10-26) October 26, 1983 (age 39) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Occupation	Rapper, television personality, actress, businesswoman, author
Years active	2004–present
Spouse(s)	Robert Rushing (m. 2022) Lil Wayne ​ ​ (m. 2004; div. 2006)​ Memphitz Wright ​ ​ (m. 2011; div. 2016)​
Children	2
Musical career
Genres	R&B hip-hop
Instrument(s)	Vocals
Labels	Def Jam Recordings (2004-)
Musical artist

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 15. 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 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]

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

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