Bajan megastar Rihanna is mourning following the tragic news of the death of her cousin. According to reports, Tavon Kaiseen Alleyne who is Rihanna’s cousin was reportedly shot dead just hours after they spent Christmas Day together in Barbados.
It was reported that Tavon Kaiseen Alleyne was walking in the St Michael’s area around 7pm on Boxing Day (26 December) when he was shot by an unidentified man several times. He was 21. Alleyne later succumbed to his injuries after being rushed to hospital in a private vehicle. The eight-time Grammy award-winning singer paid tribute to Alleyne on Instagram, mourning him by posting a series of photos of her cousin while calling for an end to gun crime in the country.
‘RIP cousin,“ she wrote. “Can’t believe it was just last night that I held you in my arms! Never thought that would be the last time I felt the warmth in your body!!! Love you always man!’Alleyene was close with Rihanna; for the singer’s 29th birthday in February, he posted a photo to Instagram, writing: “Every day we are happy to have you in our lives. Happy Birthday cousin, we really love you. Your presence in my life is a source of joy and happiness. To my favorite cousin, may all your dreams and wishes come true. #LoveYouLoads #wishyoumanymoretocome.”
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