Toya Carter discusses her Reality Show

By TV Insider
JR Staff Writer

When "Tiny & Toya" premiered on BET, fans were able to look inside the private lives of T.I. and Lil Wayne. In the eyes of the media, the two rappers appear to be friends. Behind the scenes, the women in their life hit it off as well. Tameka "Tiny" Cottle and Toya Carter quickly became best friends.

The first season of "Tiny & Toya" primarily focused on Tiny, but fans had the chance to see Lil Wayne's first born, Reginae Carter. Still, the focus remained on Tiny preparing her family for T.I.'s impending prison sentence. But, by the second season, Toya began to have a bigger role in the show.

Following the second season of "Tiny & Toya," T.I. asked Tiny to leave the show. BET, not wanting to get rid of a hit series, decided to rebrand the show. The show is now simply focused on Toya Carter and her family life. Unlike most ex-wives, Toya has a great relationship with Lil Wayne. Toya often gives advice to Wayne.

One of the reasons Toya Carter did "Tiny & Toya" and why she is doing "Toya: A Family Affair" is because she is trying to establish herself outside of Lil Wayne. However, this is not her trying to go against him by any means. The two remain close friends and Toya said he has been a great father to all of his children. But, on her reality show, she has to be the focus.