Photos | The Evolution of Antonia "Toya" Carter

Witness the evolution of Toya Carter.

Toya's Tatted Up  - We couldn't help but notice the beautiful tattoos adorning Toya's body. She's even been on the cover of Urban Ink magazine with her compadre and tattoo-buddy Tiny. Check out these other famous ladies who are all tatted up.

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The Evolution of Toya Carter - Antonia "Toya" Cater's come a long way from the NOLA. She's taken her success on Tiny & Toya and turned it into an entrepreneurial dream, complete with best-selling books, a clothing store and her own show. Let's take a look at the evolution of Toya.

Mrs. Carter - The first introduction that the world got to Antonia "Toya" Carter was at her Valentine's Day wedding to rapper Lil Wayne in 2004. Even though she stayed behind the scenes and supported Wayne while raising Reginae, she always had bigger aspirations.(Photo: K104 FM Radio)

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Mrs. Carter - The first introduction that the world got to Antonia "Toya" Carter was at her Valentine's Day wedding to rapper Lil Wayne in 2004. Even though she stayed behind the scenes and supported Wayne while raising Reginae, she always had bigger aspirations.(Photo: K104 FM Radio)

Tiny & Toya - Toya got that chance when she starred in her own reality show with Tameka "Tiny" Cottle on BET, Tiny & Toya. The show was the highest-rated debut in BET history, drawing in 3 million viewers.(Photo: Picture Group)

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Tiny & Toya - Toya got that chance when she starred in her own reality show with Tameka "Tiny" Cottle on BET, Tiny & Toya. The show was the highest-rated debut in BET history, drawing in 3 million viewers.(Photo: Picture Group)

Show Success - The success of the show catapulted Toya into stardom. Suddenly people wanted to know everything about her and her family.

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Show Success - The success of the show catapulted Toya into stardom. Suddenly people wanted to know everything about her and her family.

Garb Boutique - It was clear early on that Toya had an eye for beauty and the know-how of a seasoned businesswoman. She later turned that savvy into dollars and cents when she opened Garb Boutique in November 2010. (Photo: Picture Group)

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Garb Boutique - It was clear early on that Toya had an eye for beauty and the know-how of a seasoned businesswoman. She later turned that savvy into dollars and cents when she opened Garb Boutique in November 2010. (Photo: Picture Group)

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Reginae Carter - Although Toya concentrates her efforts on creating a glamourous empire, her first and favorite job is being a good mom to Reginae Carter.

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Reginae Carter - Although Toya concentrates her efforts on creating a glamourous empire, her first and favorite job is being a good mom to Reginae Carter.

Like Mother Like Daughter - This season on Toya: A Family Affair, we'll see little Reginae come into her own as a young woman, and it's obvious that her mother's business sense rubbed off. She's got her own hip hop group with T.I.'s daughter, the O.M.G. Girlz. (Photo: Picture Group)

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Like Mother Like Daughter - This season on Toya: A Family Affair, we'll see little Reginae come into her own as a young woman, and it's obvious that her mother's business sense rubbed off. She's got her own hip hop group with T.I.'s daughter, the O.M.G. Girlz. (Photo: Picture Group)

The Future  - What's in store for this couple's future? Be sure to check out an all new episode of Toya: A Family Affair on #ToyaTuesdays, 10P/9C! (Photo: PictureGroup)

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Real Love - Toya's known for her high-profile relationship with ex-husband Lil Wayne. But she's got a new love in her life: BET's own Memphitz. This season on Toya: A Family Affair, we'll get to see how they got together and how they're staying that way.(Photo: Skip Bolen/ Picture Group)

Media Maven - Toya's down-to-earth attitude, business sense and beauty have made her a media darling. She covered the Ferbruary 2011 issue of Sister 2 Sister magazine with then fianc? Memphitz.

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Media Maven - Toya's down-to-earth attitude, business sense and beauty have made her a media darling. She covered the Ferbruary 2011 issue of Sister 2 Sister magazine with then fiancé Memphitz.

Priceless Promotion  - Toya took to Twitter to give her followers a little morning inspiration, and a reminder that her best-selling book is still on sale."@AntoniaCarter: Rise and Grind! Get ur copy of #PricelessInspirations today!" 

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Priceless Inspiration - Toya recently authored the book Priceless Inspiration. The book is a memoir about her life and making changes in it, and how you can get what you want if you persevere as well.