Toya Johnson

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

Early life Johnson was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is the second child of Anita Johnson and Walter Andrews.

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, 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. She owns a boutique called G.A.R.B. in New Orleans, Louisiana, and GARB Shoetique in Smyrna, Georgia. Johnson starred in her own reality show on BET called Toya: A Family Affair 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. Lil Wayne was already signed to Cash Money Records as a burgeoning rapper. He ultimately chose to 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 in November 1998. 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.

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

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

On February 8, 2018, Johnson gave birth to girl whose father is Robert "Red" Rushing. Johnson and Rushing married on October 15, 2022, in Cabo San Lucas.

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–present Toya & Reginae Herself Main cast