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Toya Johnson
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![]() Johnson in 2020
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Born |
Antonia Johnson
October 26, 1983 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
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Occupation | Television personality |
Years active | 2004–present |
Spouse(s) |
Memphitz Wright
(m. 2011; div. 2016)Robert Rushing
(m. 2022) |
Children | 2 |
Musical career | |
Genres | |
Instruments | Vocals |
Labels | Def Jam Recordings |
Antonia "Toya" Johnson-Rushing (born October 26, 1983) is an American television personality. She is known for starring in reality TV shows.
Early Life and Family
Toya Johnson was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is the second child of Anita Johnson and Walter Andrews.
Toya's Career Journey
In 2009, Toya Johnson started her journey in reality television. She starred with Tameka "Tiny" Harris on a show called Tiny and Toya. This show was on the BET channel.
Toya has also written several books. These include Priceless Inspirations and In My Own Words..My Real Reality. She also wrote You Just Don't Get It with her daughter, Reginae Carter. Toya owns clothing stores called G.A.R.B. in New Orleans, Louisiana. She also has GARB Shoetique in Smyrna, Georgia. In 2011, Toya had her own reality show on BET. It was called Toya: A Family Affair.
Toya's Personal Life
Toya Johnson met rapper Lil Wayne when she was young. They later had a daughter named Reginae Carter. Reginae was born on November 29, 1998. Toya and Lil Wayne got married on February 14, 2004. They separated in January 2006. Even after their divorce, they remained good friends. They continued to raise their daughter together.
On June 18, 2011, Toya married Memphitz Wright in Atlanta. Many famous people attended their wedding. These included Rasheeda, Tameka Harris, and Monica Brown. Singers Kelly Price and Lloyd performed at the wedding. In February 2015, Toya and Memphitz separated.
On February 8, 2018, Toya welcomed another daughter, Reign. Reign's father is Robert "Red" Rushing. Toya and Robert Rushing got married on October 15, 2022. Their wedding took place in Cabo San Lucas.
Television Appearances
Toya Johnson has appeared in many television shows.
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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–present | Toya & Reginae | Herself | Main cast |