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| name = Antonia "Toya" Carter |
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| birthname = Antonia Johnson |
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| birthdate = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1983|10|26}} |
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| birthplace = [[New Orleans, Louisiana]] |
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| occupation = [[Reality television]] |
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| years_active = 2009-present |
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| othername = Toya |
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| gender = Female |
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| URL = http://toyaonline.com/ |
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'''Antonia "Toya" Carter'''(born October 26,1983) is an [[United States|American]] [[reality television]] [[personality]]. She is best known as the ex-wife of [[Lil Wayne]]. Since their break up she has been raising their daughter Reginae and starred on [[BET]] in a reality show called [[Tiny and Toya]].<ref>http://www.toyaonline.com/home.html</ref> Now Carter is coming out with a book called ''Priceless Inspirations''<ref>http://www.bvonbooks.com/2010/10/28/toya-carter-memoir-bet-reality-star-lil-waynes-wife/</ref>, has her own boutiqe called ''G.A.R.B.'' <ref>http://www.itsarkeedah.com/2010/10/antonia-toya-carter-grand-opening-of.html</ref>, and is staring in her own reality show on [[BET]] called ''Toya A family Affair''. <ref>http://hiphopwired.com/2011/01/07/toya-carter%E2%80%99s-original-series-%E2%80%98toya-a-family-affair%E2%80%99-premiering-april-19-on-bet/</ref> |
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==Early Life== |
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Antonia "Toya" Carter was born in [[New Orleans, Louisiana]]. She is the child of Anita Johnson and Walter Andrews. Her mother was on drugs so as a child she was moved from relative to relative. That made her feel she had no sense of belonging until she met her childhood sweetheart [[Lil Wayne]].<ref>http://www.toyaonline.com/home.html</ref> |
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==Relationship with Lil Wayne== |
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Toya and rapper [[Lil Wayne]] met when they were younger in [[New Orleans, Louisiana]]. She became pregnant with their daughter at the age of 14. Both parents being unemployed, the pregnancy quickly became a struggle. [[Lil Wayne]] ultimately chose to fully his rap career with [[Cash Money Records]] in order to support his child. On November 29, 1998, at the age of 15, Toya gave birth to their daughter Reginae.<ref>http://www.toyaonline.com/home.html</ref> Years later, upon [[Lil Wayne]] achieving stardom, he married Toya on [[Valentine's Day]] 2004. In 2006, however, after two years of marriage, the couple divorced, 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.<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20080822030345/http://www.vibe.com/news/news_headlines/2007/10/toya_carter_2/</ref> |
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In 2009, Toya and one of her best friends [[Tiny]] from the R&B group [[Escape]] starred on a [[reality show]] on [[BET]] called [[Tiny and Toya]]. They both have kids with celebrities, they’re rich, and they stay in Atlanta. So B.E.T. felt that was the perfect concoction for a reality show, and they were right. There has been two seasons already showing all the ups and downs they have been going through.[[Tiny]] shows her raising her three kids, two of them are by the rapper [[T.I.]]. Toya shows her raising her daughter Reginae. They were also both dealing with family issues. [[Tiny]] father was suffering the affects of [[Alzheimer disease]],and Toya was dealing with her mothers [[drug addiction]]. The show was very successful, it attracted three million viewers.<ref>http://www.toyaonline.com/home.html</ref> |
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==Personal Career== |
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After the last season of [[Tiny and Toya]] Toya pursued writing a book, opening her own [[boutique]], and starring in her own [[reality show]],''Toya A Family Affair''.The book is entitled ''Priceless Inspiration'', and is supposed to be in stores April 16, 2011.It's about all the struggles she has been through in her life, and how she wants to inspire other teens girls not to take some of the paths she has taken.<ref>http://www.bvonbooks.com/2010/10/28/toya-carter-memoir-bet-reality-star-lil-waynes-wife/</ref> Toya's boutique,''G.A.R.B.'', is located on Magazine Street in New Orleans, LA. The store opened October 23rd ,2010, and only sells women’s clothing. Toya mentioned that the clothes are high quality at an affordable price. She also shares the business with [[R&B]][[ Singer]] [[Kandi Burruss]] and [[rapper]] [[Rasheeda]]. There is a section in the store called ''Toya's Closet'',so if you are a fan of Toya's personal style you can purchase pre-owned and new pieces directly from her wardrobe..<ref>http://www.itsarkeedah.com/2010/10/antonia-toya-carter-grand-opening-of.html</ref> On April 12, 2011 her own reality show on [[BET]] called ''Toya A Family Affair premieres.<ref>http://hiphopwired.com/2011/01/07/toya-carter%E2%80%99s-original-series-%E2%80%98toya-a-family-affair%E2%80%99-premiering-april-19-on-bet/</ref> |
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==References== |
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== External links == |
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*[http://www.bet.com/shows/toya-a-family-affair.html BET Shows - Toya: A Family Affair] |
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Revision as of 04:58, 9 June 2011
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Antonia "Toya" Carter | |
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| Born | Antonia Johnson |
| Other names | Toya |
| Occupation | Reality television |
| Years active | 2009-present |
| Website | http://toyaonline.com/ |
Antonia "Toya" Carter(born October 26,1983) is an American reality television personality. She is best known as the ex-wife of Lil Wayne. Since their break up she has been raising their daughter Reginae and starred on BET in a reality show called Tiny and Toya.[1] Now Carter is coming out with a book called Priceless Inspirations[2], has her own boutiqe called G.A.R.B. [3], and is staring in her own reality show on BET called Toya A family Affair. [4]
Early Life
Antonia "Toya" Carter was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is the child of Anita Johnson and Walter Andrews. Her mother was on drugs so as a child she was moved from relative to relative. That made her feel she had no sense of belonging until she met her childhood sweetheart Lil Wayne.[5]
Relationship with Lil Wayne
Toya and rapper Lil Wayne met when they were younger in New Orleans, Louisiana. She became pregnant with their daughter at the age of 14. Both parents being unemployed, the pregnancy quickly became a struggle. Lil Wayne ultimately chose to fully his rap career with Cash Money Records in order to support his child. On November 29, 1998, at the age of 15, Toya gave birth to their daughter Reginae.[6] Years later, upon Lil Wayne achieving stardom, he married Toya on Valentine's Day 2004. In 2006, however, after two years of marriage, the couple divorced, 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.[7]
Tiny and Toya
In 2009, Toya and one of her best friends Tiny from the R&B group Escape starred on a reality show on BET called Tiny and Toya. They both have kids with celebrities, they’re rich, and they stay in Atlanta. So B.E.T. felt that was the perfect concoction for a reality show, and they were right. There has been two seasons already showing all the ups and downs they have been going through.Tiny shows her raising her three kids, two of them are by the rapper T.I.. Toya shows her raising her daughter Reginae. They were also both dealing with family issues. Tiny father was suffering the affects of Alzheimer disease,and Toya was dealing with her mothers drug addiction. The show was very successful, it attracted three million viewers.[8]
Personal Career
After the last season of Tiny and Toya Toya pursued writing a book, opening her own boutique, and starring in her own reality show,Toya A Family Affair.The book is entitled Priceless Inspiration, and is supposed to be in stores April 16, 2011.It's about all the struggles she has been through in her life, and how she wants to inspire other teens girls not to take some of the paths she has taken.[9] Toya's boutique,G.A.R.B., is located on Magazine Street in New Orleans, LA. The store opened October 23rd ,2010, and only sells women’s clothing. Toya mentioned that the clothes are high quality at an affordable price. She also shares the business with R&BSinger Kandi Burruss and rapper Rasheeda. There is a section in the store called Toya's Closet,so if you are a fan of Toya's personal style you can purchase pre-owned and new pieces directly from her wardrobe..[10] On April 12, 2011 her own reality show on BET called Toya A Family Affair premieres.[11]
References
- ^ http://www.toyaonline.com/home.html
- ^ http://www.bvonbooks.com/2010/10/28/toya-carter-memoir-bet-reality-star-lil-waynes-wife/
- ^ http://www.itsarkeedah.com/2010/10/antonia-toya-carter-grand-opening-of.html
- ^ http://hiphopwired.com/2011/01/07/toya-carter%E2%80%99s-original-series-%E2%80%98toya-a-family-affair%E2%80%99-premiering-april-19-on-bet/
- ^ http://www.toyaonline.com/home.html
- ^ http://www.toyaonline.com/home.html
- ^ http://web.archive.org/web/20080822030345/http://www.vibe.com/news/news_headlines/2007/10/toya_carter_2/
- ^ http://www.toyaonline.com/home.html
- ^ http://www.bvonbooks.com/2010/10/28/toya-carter-memoir-bet-reality-star-lil-waynes-wife/
- ^ http://www.itsarkeedah.com/2010/10/antonia-toya-carter-grand-opening-of.html
- ^ http://hiphopwired.com/2011/01/07/toya-carter%E2%80%99s-original-series-%E2%80%98toya-a-family-affair%E2%80%99-premiering-april-19-on-bet/
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