Rihanna Mourns Cousin Killed in Barbados

Rihanna’s cousin, 21-year-old Tavon Kaiseen Alleyne, was shot and killed in Barbados Tuesday night, and the singer posted a tribute to him on Instagram. Suggested Reading Biggest Takeaways from Trump’s Grumpy Christmas Address to Americans These Videos of Black Parents Embarrassing Their Kids at Work Are Hilarious! Trump Just Got Ultra-Petty With His Latest White…

Rihanna’s cousin, 21-year-old Tavon Kaiseen Alleyne, was shot and killed in Barbados Tuesday night, and the singer posted a tribute to him on Instagram.

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“RIP cousin… can’t believe it was just last night that I held you in my arms!” she wrote. “Never thought that would be the last time I felt the warmth in your body!!! Love you always man!”

At the end of her Instagram post, Rihanna used the hashtag #EndGunViolence.

According to Sky News, Alleyne was walking near his home and was approached by a man who then shot him several times.

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