Rihanna Reflects On 4-Year Anniversary Of Cousin's Murder

Rihanna’s cousin was shot and killed in her home country of Barbados on December 26, 2017.

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Rihanna’s cousin was Tavon Alleyne.

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Alleyne was killed in the St. Michael’s area of Barbados.

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This was a day after he was with Rihanna for Christmas.

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Alleyne’s killer was never found.

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Rihanna is now speaking on the 4-year anniversary of Alleyne’s death.

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Rihanna posted a photo of her with Alleyne.

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Rihanna’s Instagram caption was “Miss you and dat smile cuz. #Tavon."

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Rihanna was also recently declared a National Hero in Barbados.

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