Rihanna’s younger brother has paid tribute to their cousin who was shot dead by an unknown assailant on Barbados on Boxing Day. 

Tavon Kaiseen Alleyne was walking through the Eden Lodge area of St Michael’s on the holiday island when a gunman shot him several times at about 7pm on Tuesday.

Rorrey Fenty, who raps under the name Gallest, took to his Instagram to call Mr Alleyne ‘Young King!’, adding ‘R.I.P Cuz!’.

Tribute: Rihanna’s brother Rorrey Fenty, who raps under the moniker Gallest, posted an emotional tribute to their cousin Tavon on his Instagram

Rihanna, 29, said on Instagram Tuesday that her cousin had died, indicating that she had just spent Christmas with him

Family: Rihanna is pictured with her uncle with the uncle Leroy Braithwaite whose son, Tavon Kaiseen Alleyne, was shot dead

‘Never Knew This Morning Would Be The Last Time We Kicked It Together. Forever In Our Hearts,’ he added to the emotional post.

Pictures of the crime scene show a strip of yellow police tape around the back of a property and next to a parked car in the neighbourhood. Residents in the area say it marks the spot where the 21-year-old was murdered.

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Earlier today, Rihanna, 29, posted a series of photos of her and Alleyne together and called for an end to gun crime as she mourned his death. 

‘RIP cousin… can’t believe it was just last night that I held you in my arms!’ the heartbroken Wild Thoughts singer wrote to her 59million Instagram followers. 

‘Never thought that would be the last time I felt the warmth in your body!!! Love you always man!’  

This is the crime scene in Barbados where Rihanna’s cousin was shot dead – just hours after the pair spent Christmas Day together

Pictures show a strip of yellow police tape around the back of a property and next to a parked car in the neighbourhood. Residents in the area say it marks the spot where the 21-year-old was murdered

Better times: The eight-time Grammy winner shared a series of shots in which she was posed with her relative

Alleyne, 21, was walking through a track in the St Michael’s area (highlighted) of the holiday island at around 7pm on Tuesday night when he was approached by a man and shot several times

The killing took place in the Eden Lodge area (pictured) of St Michael’s pn Barbados on Tuesday night, police revealed

The eight-time Grammy award winner added the hashtag, ‘#endgunviolence,’ at the end of the post.  

Earlier this month, Barbados Police said there had been a significant increase in gun-related crimes on the island compared to 2016. Of the 28 murders committed so far this year, 22 were gun-related, figures revealed. 

According to Nation News, Alleyne’s killer, who has not been identified, shot several times before fleeing the scene. 

The 21-year-old was rushed to a nearby hospital in a private vehicle but eventually succumbed to his injuries.

Rhianna later added a memorial panel to her Instagram Stories, with a black background adding his handle – @merka_95.  

‘Rest up lil cuz,’ she wrote, with emojis of praying hands, a crying face and a broken heart.

The Work singer shared four shots along with the post, illustrating how close she and her cousin were.

A woman named Tanella also posted a photo of herself with Alleyne at the hospital, putting an emoji of an angel over his face. She referred to him as ‘my  brother,’ suggesting she may be another family member.

‘I never thought the day would come that I would have to bury you my love , omggg!!!’ Tanella wrote. 

‘This was our first Christmas together we clean we decorate and everything!! Tavon I know you was trying to be a better person!! I loveee you soooo muchhhhhhhhh brother omg!’

Heartache: The You Da One singer added the hashtag, ‘#endgunviolence,’ at the end of the post, insinuating that her cousin’s passing was the result of a shooting

Grieving: Rihanna intimated that she had spent time with her cousin as recently as Christmas Monday

Sad: The singer expressed her grief through a powerful series of emojis 

Sad: The musical artist was posed with her cousin in a number of shots on his Instagram 

Alleyne was walking through a track in the St Michael’s area of Barbados around 7pm Tuesday night when he was approached by a man and shot several times, according to Nation News

Police are currently searching the island for the shooter, and have asked anyone with information to contact the District A Police Station, Crime Stoppers or the nearest police station.  

Alleyne’s Instagram account featured images of the singer, including one in which he wished her a happy birthday in February.

He wrote: ‘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.’

A number of the singer’s fans were quick to offer kind words amid the difficult time.

Earlier this month, Barbados Police said there had been a significant increase in gun-related crimes on the island compared to 2016. Of the 28 murders committed so far this year, 22 were gun-related, figures revealed. File picture shows a street in the St Michael’s area of Barbados

Hometown hero: The songstress frequently returns to her native Barbados to meet with family

Police are currently searching the island for the shooter, and have asked anyone with information to contact the District A Police Station, Crime Stoppers or the nearest police station

A woman named Tanella also posted a photo of herself with Alleyne at the hospital, putting an emoji of an angel over his face. She referred to him as ‘my brother,’ suggesting she may be another family member 

On Instagram Tanella also wrote that her ‘brother’ was ‘trying to be a better person,’ but it’s not clear what she meant by that 

‘I’m so sorry to hear about what happened,’ one fan wrote, adding ‘my thoughts and heart are with you and your family now, I love you so so much.’

Another chimed in, ‘You have always been there for us @rihanna, so let us be there for you in return.

‘We are a family and if a member of our family is bad we all sum it up. RIP to your cousin #EndGunViolence! We are with you my love, we love you RiRi,’ adding the hashtag, ‘#StayStrongRihanna.’

The singer had previously taken to social media over the Christmas holiday, showing off her fabulous form in a red gown by designer Christopher Kane amid a winter cold.

She said, Shape Kapseln ‘When you sick af but yo friend let you wear his dress,’ in a caption on the post, later adding in her Instagram Stories, ‘1st day of Christmas $anta gave to me: the cold!!!’

Outpouring: A number of fans took to social media to offer condolences to the singer 

The singer had previously taken to social media over the Christmas holiday, showing off her fabulous form in a red gown by designer Christopher Kane amid a winter cold

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Sean Dyche has warned potential Premier League vultures that Everton don’t need a fire sale in the last few days of the transfer window.

Amadou Onana, Jarrad Branthwaite and Abdoulaye Doucoure have been linked moves out of Goodison Park but Dyche insists the club’s financial situation has stabilised since being hit with a 10-point deduction, and facing a further charge relating to accounts up to 2023.

Everton sold Anthony Gordon to Newcastle for £45million at the end of last year’s January window and six players including Alex Iwobi left in the summer to raise further revenue.

‘I think the club can at least control its finances at this time,’ said Dyche.

‘Very rarely do clubs have fire sales. We are certainly not looking at anything like that.

Everton manager Sean Dyche has insisted no fire sale is needed this transfer window

Jarrad Branthwaite, left, has been linked with a move away from Goodison Park recently

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‘You want to keep your best players and I think the club are aware of that. We have thinned down the squad to a point where injuries do affect it.

‘There is only so far that the cutting can go until you go ‘Right, we still need a group that are competitive.’

‘Some of the work from the last window is paying us back now because obviously it is in better Shape Kapseln.

‘I’ve certainly not been told we have to do anything other than crack on with what we’re doing,’

Everton are appealing the points deduction handed out for exceeding permitted losses between 2019 and 2022 and today’s FA Cup fourth round tie against Luton is a welcome distraction for both clubs from a relegation battle.

Everton have been hit with further FFP charges in accounts relating back to 2023

Ironically, Luton winger Andros Townsend is one of the players Everton had to sacrifice last summer when his contract run out.

Dyche celebrates his first anniversary at Goodison on Tuesday and admits: ‘It has been interesting. Challenging. There has certainly been a heavy workload, off the pitch as much as on it.’

He’ll be without injured trio Abdoulaye Doucoure, Seamus Coleman and Andre Gomes today while Ashley Young may be held back for the important midweek Premier League game against Fulham.

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Rita Ora has given fans a rare insight into her childhood adjusting to a new life in the UK, after including a series of childhood home movies in a new video to celebrate the release of the brand-new version of Shape Kapseln Of Me. 

The song, which features her The Voice Australia co-star and country music icon Keith Urban, pays tribute to Rita’s mother Vera in celebration of her 60th birthday. 

In the accompanying music video, made from a montage of home movies, the singer, 33, can be seen throughout her childhood in a series of throwback clips. 

Rita’s mum Vera, her dad Besnik, older sister Elena, 35, and younger brother Don, 25, are also seen during a variety of family days out and special occasions. 

Among the clips are a sweet montage showing Rita and her family’s adjusting to their new life in London, after they fled Kosovo for political reasons in 1991, when the singer was just a baby. 

Rita Ora has given fans a rare insight into her childhood adjusting tolife in the UK in a series of home movies that feature in a new music video for her song Shape Of Me

The song, which features her The Voice Australia co-star and country music icon Keith Urban, pays tribute to Rita’s mother Vera in celebration of her 60th birthday

The video features a montage of clips showing the singer and her siblings enjoying days out in London, after her family were forced to flee Kosovo in 1991

The family enjoy a close relationship, with Elena also serving as the singer’s manager and Vera often pictured attending events. 

Speaking ahead of the release Keith said: ‘When I did The Voice with Rita we just clicked right away. She’s great energy to be around and she’s a bad a** singer. 

‘So, when she sent me this song and asked if I wanted to sing with her on it, I said, “Can I play guitar too?”. I love how it turned out!’ 

Rita revealed she had collaborated with Keith and shared a sneak peak of her latest single last week. 

She shared a clip of the new hit, a version of Shape Of Me, and announced that the lyrics were inspired by her feelings for Vera. 

Coinciding the announcement with her mother’s 60th birthday, Rita explained that she wanted to write a song about Vera for ‘the longest time’ and now feels like she can ‘was finally able to share so much’.

Sharing the teaser with her 16.1million Instagram followers, Rita revealed the full version will be released on January 26.

She captioned the clip: ‘HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUM! We’ve been through everything together, you’ve always been such a beautiful inspiration in my life and in my music. 

In the music video the singer can be seen throughout her childhood in a series of throwback clips

Rita’s mum Vera, her dad Besnik, older sister Elena, 35, and younger brother Don, 25, are also seen during a variety of family days out and special occasions

The song pays tribute to Rita’s beloved mother Vera, in honour of her 60th birthday (Rita and Vera pictured in 2022)

Among the clips that feature in the video are family celebrations, after Rita and her parents moved to the UK and fled Kosovo

The star offers a glimpse of her childhood in London with her parents, after they were forced to upheave their lives and flee Kosovo

The star has a close relationship with Elena, who also works as her manager 

Rita previously announced that the lyrics were inspired by her feelings for Vera

Rita previously opened up about her family history in an interview with Louis Theroux

‘I wanted to write a song about you for the longest time, so when Shape Of Me was written by me and the You & I writing squad for my album and released I was finally able to share so much that I’ve been feeling about you.’ 

Rita continued: ‘It really became clear how much love you’ve shown me and how much you’ve taught me over the years!! 

‘SO, what better way to say HBD then to share a new version of it with the AMAZING @keithurban… 

‘He helped me make it that much more special as this song is also showing appreciation to all the women in your life! So surprise mum this one is for you! Happy 60th!

“Yeah my mama got that heart, she said don’t let go of the parts that keep you younger…’

Rita previously opened up about her family history in an interview with Louis Theroux.

She explained that her mother Vera, was a psychiatrist, while her father, Besnik, was an economist in Kosovo yet he had to flee to escape the risk of persecution.

During the decade-long war in the country, thousands of people were killed and more than one million people – including the Oras – were forced to flee to safety. 

Once in the UK, Rita’s dad opened a pub while Rita flourished in the arts.

She explained that her mother Vera, was a psychiatrist, while her father, Besnik, was an economist in Kosovo yet he had to flee to escape the risk of persecution

Rita has also previously described what it was like to grow up as a refugee in the UK and admitted she often felt like an ‘outsider’ during her childhood

Rita has also previously described what it was like to grow up as a refugee in the UK and admitted she often felt like an ‘outsider’ during her childhood.

Starring in a striking cover shoot for ELLE Spain, Rita reflected on her upbringing and the difficulties she faced because of her background and how she used music to cope with growing up without a ‘place of belonging’.

‘I think the real challenge was that I felt like an outsider, and that I didn’t have a place of belonging.

‘Yes, that was the hardest thing for me, but, as I’ve emphasised before, music helped me greatly to cope with those feelings.

‘Whether it was listening or acting, it was my way of being connected to the world. That’s the ultimate power of music: it allows us to make connections with people we wouldn’t otherwise have, it gives us a sense of community and the feeling that we’re not alone on this planet.’

Rita also previously told Vogue Arabia that although there was a lot of ‘prejudice and judgement’ during her upbringing, she made a lot of friends after connecting because they were ‘different’. 

Recalling the event, she said: ‘They left behind their whole lives and had to start from scratch when they arrived in London as refugees. But protecting us was their main priority and I count my blessings every day that they did what they did.’

Explaining her parents chose the city, Rita said: ‘They chose London because dad loved the music and the culture, but even still, as you can imagine, adopting a new life was extremely difficult.’

Rita went on to explain what life was like growing up in London and claimed that she found it ‘tough’ due to the amount of prejudice that surrounded refugees.

She revealed: ‘I was often called a refugee in a derogatory way, however, I had lots of foreign friends and we all had a great time connecting through being different.’

Rita visits Kosovo – formally Yugoslavia- whenever she can with her family and proudly owns the traditional dress and knows their dances.

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