Why Blac Chyna’s Mom Shalana Jones-Hunter Is Called Tokyo Toni

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In May 2016, Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna announced that the two were expecting their first child together. Blac’s mother, Shalana Jones-Hunter, also known as Tokyo Toni, was clearly excited as well.

“I just got off the phone with my daughter, Blac Chyna, and son-in-law-to-be Rob,” Blac Chyna’s mother said in an Instagram video.

Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna celebrate Memorial Day Weekend at Sky Beach at The Tropicana in Las Vegas on May 28, 2016Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna celebrate Memorial Day Weekend at Sky Beach at The Tropicana in Las Vegas on May 28, 2016 (Credit: Judy Eddy / WENN)

“They told me, ‘You’re about to be a grandma.’ ” Toni continued: “I am super excited for them and I cannot wait for this new addition the family. As well, I’d like to congratulate the other side of the family, the Kardashians and Jenners. Congratulations guys – we’re having a baby!”

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Shalana Jones-Hunter, who was born on October 12, 1969, in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, served in the army and had Blac Chyna when she was just 17 years old.

“This guy is fire!!” Toni wrote about Robert Kardashian on Facebook. “He treats Chyna like a Freaking Queen on a Throne.” She added: “I really do enjoy his presence and humor!”

Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna began dating in January 2016 broke up in the summer of 2017Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna began dating in January 2016 broke up in the summer of 2017 (Credit: DJDM / WENN)

In 2019, she got her own reality television dating game show series, Tokyo Toni’s Finding Love ASAP!, which premiered on November 10, 2019, on Zeus Network.

Blac Chyna (L) and her mom Shalana Jones-Hunter at the 2017 BET AwardsBlac Chyna (L) and her mom Shalana Jones-Hunter at the 2017 BET Awards at Microsoft Square on June 25, 2017, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: Nicky Nelson / WENN)

Shalana Jones-Hunter got the nickname Tokyo Toni after she threatened her famous daughter’s then-boyfriend with her gun.

“See, before I became a godly woman, with my own vices and faults and will – I was a wild a** b*tch. [I] carried glocks and everything. I’m from D.C. – everybody knows this. Miss Toni was the name, but, then my daughter got into an issue, and it turned to Tokyo,” she explained on Instagram.

“‘Cause the n*gga that was f*ckin’ with her when I came down and put that thing in his whole motherf*ckin’ face named Jason and his boy, wavin’ that motherf*cker – he said, ‘Godd*mn! You worse than a motherf*ckin’ storm in Japan!’ I said, ‘Motherf*cker, call me Tokyo.’ And it never went nowhere. ‘Cause everybody that was around, everytime I came to her house – ‘Hey Tokyo!’ And it just stuck, and I been Tokyo ever f*ckin’ since.”

Blac Chyna's mother Shalana Jones-Hunter is known by her nickname Tokyo ToniBlac Chyna’s mother Shalana Jones-Hunter is known by her nickname Tokyo Toni (Credit: Nicky Nelson / WENN)

In May 2016, the then 28-year-old model proudly showed off her growing baby bump as she celebrated Memorial Day with her fiancé in Las Vegas.

The couple were guests of honor at Sky Beach Club’s poolside party held inside The Tropicana in Sin City.

Blac Chyna, whose real name is Angela Renée White, began stripping in Maryland to pay for her college tuitionBlac Chyna, whose real name is Angela Renée White, began stripping in Maryland to pay for her college tuition (Credit: Judy Eddy / WENN)

Rob opted to go casual in a black Ralph Lauren shirt, shorts, a pair of sneakers, and a baseball cap. His baby mama, on the other hand, was clad in a daring halter dress that hugged every inch of her curves.

Chyna wasn’t letting her pregnancy affect her typically sexy and revealing outfit choices. She stepped out for the event flaunting not just her burgeoning belly, but also her curves and sideboob.

The frock also had a high neck and a very short hem that put her shapely thighs on display, along with a glimpse of her tattoo.

Pregnant Blac Chyna celebrates Memorial Day Weekend in Las VegasPregnant Blac Chyna celebrates Memorial Day Weekend in Las Vegas (Credit: Judy Eddy / WENN)

The 88 Fin owner accessorized with a pair of diamond earrings, a bracelet, a diamond-encrusted Rolex watch, and, of course, her engagement ring.

Blac Chyna wore her dark tresses down and straight, and went full glam with bronzed makeup, winged eyeliner, mascara and nude lipstickBlac Chyna wore her dark tresses down and straight and went full glam with bronzed makeup, winged eyeliner, mascara, and nude lipstick (Credit: Judy Eddy / WENN)

She wore her dark tresses down and straight and went full glam with bronzed makeup, winged eyeliner, mascara, and nude lipstick.

Blac Chyna shows off her baby bump and side boob in a halter dressBlac Chyna shows off her baby bump and side boob in a halter dress (Credit: Judy Eddy / WENN)

Chyna finished her look with a pair of Balmain “Ava” booties.

Blac Chyna displays her toes in Balmain shoes with metal D-ringsBlac Chyna displays her toes in Balmain shoes with metal D-rings (Credit: Judy Eddy / WENN)

Her shoes are made of suede and feature lace-up fastenings, transparent PVC panels, metal D-rings, peep toes, and about 4.5-inch bamboo-inspired metal heels.

Blac Chyna shows off her feet in Balmain sandal bootiesBlac Chyna shows off her feet in Balmain sandal booties (Credit: Judy Eddy / WENN)

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