Toya Wright faced tragic news yesterday after she learned her two brothers – Rudy and Josh Johnson – were gunned down in New Orleans early Sunday morning.
According to The YBF, Toya was hosting a party in Baton Rouge late Saturday night when her brothers were killed. The New Orleans Police Department issued a statement saying her brother “were discovered shortly after midnight Sunday inside a car near the corner of Pauger and North Miro streets in the city’s 7th Ward. Both had been shot multiple times and pronounced dead at the scene.”
As Toya, her daughter with Lil’ Wayne, Reginae Carter, and the rest of her family mourn the unexpected loss of Rudy and Josh, celebrities across the board expressed their condolences for Toya and her family on social media.
@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
Sending my deepest heartfelt sympathy to @ToyaWright & her family during this tragic time.
— Karen Civil (@KarenCivil) July 31, 2016
When violence hits to close to home at home @ToyaWright I'm so so so sorry for your loss praying for you and your family mama. Love you
— ⓇⓄⒸⓈⒾ (@rocsidiaz) July 31, 2016
I'm praying for @ToyaWright her mom and her family during this horrible tragedy. My heart is heavy. Life is so short. 🙏🏽
— TRINA (@TRINArockstarr) July 31, 2016
I am so sorry to hear #ToyaWright's brothers were killed in #NewOrleans… https://t.co/3Rqox11jR5 Please keep Toya & family in your prayers
— Rickey Smiley (@RickeySmiley) July 31, 2016
My love and support goes out to @ToyaWright and her family ❤️🙏🏽
— Draya Michele (@drayamichele) July 31, 2016
RIP bros. For us to really have an argument in the BLM movement WE MUST show that Black Lives Matter to Us!!!!! pic.twitter.com/K2Supy07ui
— T.I. (@Tip) July 31, 2016
Our prayers go out to Toya’s family.
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