Toya Covers Rolling Out Magazine
Everyone's favorite mom and media mogul Antonia "Toya" Carter is quickly becoming the consummate covergirl. She graced the cover of Rolling Out magazine this month, donning a gold silk one-shoulder dress and sporting an expression that lets everyone know she means business. Toya dished on breaking free of the "Weezy's baby mama" stigma, what viewers will witness on Toya: A Family Affair, her new relationship with Memphitz, and building a legacy that's all of her own making. Check out some excerpts from the interview.
On stepping out of Lil Wayne’s shadow to build a name for herself:
“People thought Tiny and I were gong to do a baby-mama show. They only knew that I was married to Lil Wayne. But once we did Season 2, they knew more about me. My life has changed, and I’m more in the public’s eye. I hear from people who are inspired by my story. I didn’t do the show to bash Lil Wayne or be labeled the mother of his first child. I will always be attached to him, but I’m doing things to better myself such as the TV show, my book and opening a clothing store.”
On relationships:
“Some women give their all so fast. I feel like relationships should be equal. A lot of women don’t have a father figure. So, when they find a man, they expect that man to give that to them. So, the first man to tell them they are beautiful, they fall for it. When you’re easy, that’s not going to work. Men want a challenge like we want a challenge. We have to be smart and love ourselves first.”
On her new show, Toya: A Family Affair:
“This season gets deeper into my family life. A lot of people can relate to it. We’re struggling to keep our family together. We have been separated for so many years. I have a brother on the show that’s been in jail for 10 years; my mom is battling addiction; and my father was absent from my life for a long time. It shows that we’re trying to get past the struggles, but we’re all staying by each other to form a bond.”
Be sure to tune in tomorrow for an all-new episode of Toya: A Family Affair at 10pm/9c.
Photo Courtesy of Rolling Out Magazine.
