Rihanna Shares Emotional Tribute for Her Cousin Who Died After Christmas

Jonathan Borge
Updated

Just one day after spending Christmas with her cousin, Rihanna learned he had been shot and killed in Barbados on Tuesday.

According to local news outlet Nation News, 21-year-old Tavon Kaiseen Alleyne was shot multiple times by an unidentified assailant near his home. Rihanna took to Instagram shortly after to mourn the loss of her family member and posted several pictures of their happy times together.

“RIP cousin… 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! #endgunviolence,” she wrote as the caption to the series of images, using a hashtag to call for an end to gun violence.

RIP cousin... 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! ????????????? #endgunviolence

A post shared by badgalriri (@badgalriri) on Dec 26, 2017 at 7:16pm PST

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 post shared by ????????Young & Progressive???????? (@merka_95) on Feb 20, 2017 at 3:46am PST

Our thoughts are with Rihanna and her family