‘Lost Her Damn Mind’: Toya Wright’s New Haircut Hits a Sour Note with Boyfriend

“T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle” star Toya Wright recently went short and sassy with her hair, but her boo Robert “Red” Rushing apparently isn’t feeling the new do.

The New Orleans recently cut her natural hair short and debuted her new pixie cut on Instagram Saturday evening. She told fans on her IG story, that she wanted to try something to new with her hair and opted for a tapered hairdo with a long sweeping bang.

Clearly feeling her new look, she posted several videos showing off her new hairstyle and wrote, “I’m loving my new look @hairbylatise.”

Toya Wright
Toya Wright. @toyawright/Instagram

Her trainer Kory Phillips tagged Wright’s companion Rushing and wrote, “This hard bro.” The reality TV actress made it clear that her beau wasn’t feeling her new haircut and responded, “@iamthekingoffitness tell em Ko. He [Red Rushing] is not with it 😂.”

Rushing chimed in and complimented his lady, saying, ” @iamthekingoffitness 😍😍😍 damn she do look, but she still done lost her damn mind.”

Toya Wright
@mrrushlife toya wright/Instagram

Wright’s fans cracked up at the 2 Commas owner’s comments, while still showering Wright with flattering remarks.

“Most men don’t like short hair… He’ll get use to it. You look incredible  🔥 this is the best look you have ever done!!! “

“@mrrushlife yes she’s cute with this cut! I’m loving this new you your hair is bomb af 👀😍”

“Luv it @toyawright Watch out @mrrushlife Mocha Latte might come out later . I love how you still support her 🥰!”

Clearly, Rushing loves Wright despite any hairstyle she decides to rock.

Toya Wright
Toya Wright and Robert Red Rushing. @toyawright/Instagram

The couple first began dating in 2017 and welcomed their baby girl Reign Rushing into the world on Feb. 8, 2018.

The mother of two said she was bent on keeping her relationship with Rushing covert after her failed public marriages with rapper Lil Wayne, whom she divorced in 2006, and music producer Mickey ‘Memphitz’ Wright, whom she divorced in 2016.

BET reported that the couple got hitched in a private ceremony, the whereabouts and date of which have yet to be confirmed. It seems the report may have been false, as the second season of “Friends and Family Hustle” shed light on Wright’s fear of marrying Rushing, saying she doesn’t want to experience another divorce.

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