Celebrities Comfort Toya Wright As She Mourns the Loss of Her Brothers

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. 

I lost two of my uncles last night 😢 I'm speechless . I'm hurt . I'm devastated . What in the world is going on in this world ?

A photo posted by colormenae (@colormenae) on Jul 31, 2016 at 10:17am PDT

@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

Sending my condolences & love to my sis @toyawright & her whole family. Didn't get to know Josh as well as I did Rudy but so glad I got to spend months around Rudy day in & day out while filming Tiny & Toya. He was a really cool dude. We all love him. They both will be truly missed. I'm here for u T & Praying for strength & peace for u & the family. Love u much! 👑😪 #SadDayInTheA #AndTheNO😔

A photo posted by Majorgirl (@majorgirl) on Jul 31, 2016 at 11:27am PDT

Praying for my friend @toyawright & all of her family this is heavy! Please keep them in your prayers. We will miss you guys #mydeepestcondolences #prayforthem #stoptheviolence #rip 🙏🏽

A photo posted by Rasheeda (@rasheedadabosschick) on Jul 31, 2016 at 11:26am PDT

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

Everyone please say a special prayer for @toyawright @colormenae Ms. Nita and all of her children and loved ones… My heart is aching for the entire family.. This is something no mother should ever have to experience.. Only God could comfort you in a time like this.. As great as this loss is I pray he comforts your hearts and keep you all close to each other..

A photo posted by Monica Brown (@monicabrown) on Jul 31, 2016 at 1:04pm PDT

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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