Toya Covers Upscale Magazine

Take a peek inside Toya's Upscale Magazine cover issue.

Toya Covers Upscale Magazine  - In the latest issue of the famously bourgeois publication for the urban sophisticate, Toya talks about keeping her last name, raising her daughter right and building a legacy all her own. Take a peek inside the issue of Upscale magazine that Toya Carter covers.    

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Toya Covers Upscale Magazine  - In the latest issue of the famously bourgeois publication for the urban sophisticate, Toya talks about keeping her last name, raising her daughter right and building a legacy all her own. Take a peek inside the issue of Upscale magazine that Toya Carter covers.    

On Toya: A Family Affair - "I got the opportunity to do Toya: A Family Affair and I was excited to do something different... We have our drama but it's positive, uplifting."

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On Toya: A Family Affair - "I got the opportunity to do Toya: A Family Affair and I was excited to do something different... We have our drama but it's positive, uplifting."

Mother Knows Best - Toya talks with author Aliya S. King about how important it is to keep Reginae grounded amidst all of the frenzy surrounding her last name:"I'm definitely the strict one. She has to have chores. I need to see a clean room before she can have certain things. Her father just wants her to have and have and have. [Laughs]" 

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Mother Knows Best - Toya talks with author Aliya S. King about how important it is to keep Reginae grounded amidst all of the frenzy surrounding her last name:"I'm definitely the strict one. She has to have chores. I need to see a clean room before she can have certain things. Her father just wants her to have and have and have. [Laughs]" 

Her Name is Toya Carter - Toya is adamant about keeping her married name, and won't have anyone telling her different. Here's why she says the "Carter" in her name isn't going anywhere:"A lot of people keep their married name. I'm not changing my name to make people happy. Carter is my last name. Period. When I get married, I'll change my name, but for now, I have a daughter who has that name."

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Her Name is Toya Carter - Toya is adamant about keeping her married name, and won't have anyone telling her different. Here's why she says the "Carter" in her name isn't going anywhere:"A lot of people keep their married name. I'm not changing my name to make people happy. Carter is my last name. Period. When I get married, I'll change my name, but for now, I have a daughter who has that name."

Addiction, Family and Change - On this season of Toya: A Family Affair, Toya and her family support her mother Anita as she tries to kick her drug habit. Toya talks to Upscale about how the show has changed her relationship with her mom: "My relationship with my mom is so much better now. The show has brought us together. It's a process with addiction. I'm learning to accept her for who she is, and just be there for her."

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Addiction, Family and Change - On this season of Toya: A Family Affair, Toya and her family support her mother Anita as she tries to kick her drug habit. Toya talks to Upscale about how the show has changed her relationship with her mom: "My relationship with my mom is so much better now. The show has brought us together. It's a process with addiction. I'm learning to accept her for who she is, and just be there for her."

A Legacy All Her Own  - Having the last name Carter can be a blessing and a curse. It's nice to be hip hop royalty, but coming out of that shadow can be a battle all its own. Toya's advice on how to build your own legacy: "Have a plan, and break it down to very small steps. Every day, do one small thing that can bring you closer to your goals. Be careful who you share your goals with. Everyone won't have your best interest in mind. Stay focused on each step to get where you want to be." 

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A Legacy All Her Own  - Having the last name Carter can be a blessing and a curse. It's nice to be hip hop royalty, but coming out of that shadow can be a battle all its own. Toya's advice on how to build your own legacy: "Have a plan, and break it down to very small steps. Every day, do one small thing that can bring you closer to your goals. Be careful who you share your goals with. Everyone won't have your best interest in mind. Stay focused on each step to get where you want to be."