Toya Wright Twitter: Star Mourns Loss Of Her Two Brothers Who Were Killed [VIDEO]
Toya Wright, the estranged wife of record label executive Mickey “Memphitz” Wright experienced a huge loss over the weekend.
Both of her brothers, Rudy and Josh Johnson, were shot and killed.
Word is she found out while on stage for a special event. A family member or close friend called her to tell her the news and she walked off stage abruptly. It was later confirmed that both men lost their lives to gun violence in New Orleans, La.
Wright also confirmed the news on her own page Sunday.
“Help me Lord,” she said in the caption of the brothers together. “I will never understand this. #stoptheviolence #ineverfeltpainlikethisbefore #riptomybrothers #icantbelievethis #prayformyfamily…”
A photo posted by Antonia Wright (@toyawright) on Jul 31, 2016 at 9:57am PDT
She revealed she was restless as she posted a video of her and Josh together hours later.
Can't sleep. #RipJosh A video posted by Antonia Wright (@toyawright) on Aug 1, 2016 at 3:32am PDT
Toya went on to show the same type of love Rudy as she wrote, “I’ll give anything to laugh with you again. #myrudeboy #icantbelievethisisreal #RipRudy #stoptheviolence…”
A photo posted by Antonia Wright (@toyawright) on Aug 1, 2016 at 4:01am PDT
Details of the shootings are still under investigation.
But many of Toya’s close friends and even her former arch nemesis K. Michelle took to social media to share their condolences and prayers. K. Michelle wrote, “Nobody deserves that type of pain. We may never be best friend but U are my sister in Christ. I pray for u and your whole family…Continue 2fight 4ur healing. I understand sleepless nights, but the best thing is the sun comes up in the morning…”
@ToyaWright I would DM u but we blocked each other long ago. I just received word of ur loss. Even though we've never met my heart hurts 4u — K. Michelle (@kmichelle) July 31, 2016
@ToyaWright nobody deserves that type of pain.We may never be best friend but U are my sister in Christ. I pray for u and your whole family
— K. Michelle (@kmichelle) July 31, 2016
@ToyaWright continue 2fight for 4ur healing. I understand sleepless nights,but the best thing is the sun comes up in the morning — K. Michelle (@kmichelle) July 31, 2016
@ToyaWright no beef or hate in my heart 4 you. Only support and prayers up. Please know that God has a purpose on ur life. Stay strong.
— K. Michelle (@kmichelle) July 31, 2016
Toya’s friend, singer and reality star Tamar Braxton possibly responded to the news as well.
— TAMAR BRAXTON (@TamarBraxtonHer) July 31, 2016
Rapper T.I. and his wife, Tiny, who are also really close to Tiny took to Instagram to speak on it.
A photo posted by Majorgirl (@majorgirl) on Jul 31, 2016 at 11:27am PDT
RIP bros. For us to really have an argument in the BLM movement WE MUST show that Black Lives Matter to Us!!!!! We All WE GOT!!!! My family's condolences. #StickTogether #BeUnited #StopFallingForIT A photo posted by TIP (@troubleman31) on Jul 31, 2016 at 12:00pm PDT
Toya’s daughter, Reginae, whose father is Lil Wayne spoke on losing her uncles.
A photo posted by colormenae (@colormenae) on Jul 31, 2016 at 10:17am PDT
Ryan , I love u ! Come back please ! I called u last night and u didn't answer ! You were my bestfriend ! You were my brother ! You were my uncle ! What do I do without u now ? My favorite ! You're gone !!!!!! Whyyyyy! Why? I would never question you God !! But why my uncles ? Why? A photo posted by colormenae (@colormenae) on Jul 31, 2016 at 10:21am PDT
Toya’s friend, reality star Rasheeda also supported Toya on Instagram.
A photo posted by Rasheeda (@rasheedadabosschick) on Jul 31, 2016 at 11:26am PDT
Prayers for Toya Wright and her family during this tough time.
