Y’all, Reginae Carter is getting real about her upbringing. And let’s just say, her story isn’t what some might expect. While many assume growing up in the spotlight comes with nonstop privilege, Reginae is sharing moments that were anything but easy. And, that includes navigating life as the daughter of Lil Wayne to facing situations no child should ever experience.
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Reginae Carter Recalls Being Robbed At Gunpoint
During a recent episode of her ‘Heir Time’ podcast, Reginae Carter revealed that at just 12 years old, she was robbed at gunpoint. And, it was an experience she says led to her having security by her side for years. According to her, a guard was assigned to her shortly after the incident. Additionally, they remained with her until she turned 18, standing outside her school and accompanying her to events. Reginae reflected on the situation by saying, “it’s okay… it made me who I am today,” noting that while it was traumatic, it ultimately shaped her resilience. She also shared that the suspects were reportedly caught years later.
Reginae Reveals She Was Denied From Public Schools Due To Her Dad’s Lyrics
In the same conversation, Reginae revealed she was denied entry to what she called the “biggest” private schools in Atlanta. Furthermore, she claimed that certain institutions turned her away because of the controversy surrounding her father’s music at the time. While she said she understood their desire to protect a certain image, she felt those decisions unfairly judged her as a child rather than her own character. She even hinted at how serious it felt at the time, suggesting there were moments she considered speaking out about the way she was treated.
Fans Didn’t Let Anything Slide
Fans quickly flooded The Shade Room’s comment section, with many calling it “nasty work” to rob a 12-year-old. Others shifted the conversation, trying to guess which elite Atlanta private schools she was referring to after being denied admission. And of course, plenty of supporters made it clear that regardless of it all, Reginae still turned out to be that girl anyway.
One Instagram user @trinidadrell said, “Why y’all walking up in there sayin ‘lil Wayne is my dad’ just send the unknown aunty or sumn in there“
This Instagram user @kushpapi_ commented, “In reality the school can reject whoever they want 🤦♂️🤣”
And, Instagram user @latigerr added, “Being robbed at 12 years old is the craziest of works.“
Meanwhile, Instagram user @paige.the.babe joked, “She be interviewing herself every interview lol“
While Instagram user @therealeazyeconomicz shared, “She turned out to be perfectly fine to me 😍”
Finally, Instagram user @richgirlroses203 wrote, “Being denied to those school was a blessing in disguise 🙏💕💕”
