Tokyo Toni (born Shalana Jones-Hunter) is a bold American reality television personality, entrepreneur, social media influencer, and businesswoman best known as the mother of model and reality star Blac Chyna.
She has built a dedicated following through her outspoken personality, unfiltered commentary, and high-energy presence on social media and reality shows, while running her talent and promotions company, often sharing motivational content that resonates with audiences seeking raw authenticity.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Shalana Jones-Hunter
- Stage Name: Tokyo Toni
- Born: October 8, 1971
- Age: 54 years old
- Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: Caribbean (African descent)
- Occupation: Reality TV Personality, Entrepreneur, Social Media Influencer
- Height: 5’5” (165 cm)
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Mr Jones and Mrs Jones
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Marcellus Hunter
- Children: Angela Renee White (Blac Chyna)
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $5 million USD
Early Life and Education
Shalana Jones-Hunter was born on October 8, 1971, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She was raised by her parents, Mr Jones and Mrs Jones, in a large family amid challenges including the crack epidemic, her mother’s substance abuse, and her father’s alcoholism, which shaped her resilient spirit.
There is no information about her siblings. She graduated from high school and later attended Howard University and Prince George’s Community College.
She enlisted in the United States Army in 1991 and served in the Air Force Reserve. Her ethnicity is Caribbean. Her religion is Christianity.
Career
Tokyo Toni moved to the United States and built her career after military service. She founded On My Grind Entertainment and Promotions LLC in 2014, serving as CEO of the talent and promotions company while also owning businesses like Vivacious Hair and Lashes.
She gained widespread attention as the mother of Blac Chyna through reality television, appearing on Rob & Chyna and The Real Blac Chyna, and starring in her own Zeus Network dating show, Tokyo Toni’s Finding Love ASAP!, in 2019.
Known for her dramatic, motivational, and often controversial social media videos, she has appeared on Bad Vs. Wild and built a brand around unfiltered commentary, family insights, and empowerment messages.
Despite public tensions with her daughter, she continues to leverage her platform for business ventures, endorsements, Cameo appearances, and motivational content that encourages fans to “keep grinding.” Her bold persona has made her a memorable figure in reality TV and internet culture.
Social Media
- Instagram: @tokyotoni
- Facebook: Shalana Jones-Hunter
- YouTube Channel: Tokyo Toni
Personal Life
Tokyo Toni, 54, is married to Marcellus Hunter. They first wed in 2012, divorced in 2017 amid reported tensions, including a restraining order, but remarried on Valentine’s Day in 2020 in a digital ceremony with her daughter, Blac Chyna, as a witness.
She has publicly discussed multiple past relationships and marriages, describing her current union as part of a rollercoaster journey while embracing her bisexuality.
Tokyo gave birth to daughter Angela Renee White (known as Blac Chyna) at age 17 and is a grandmother to King Cairo and Dream Kardashian. She maintains a complex, on-and-off relationship with her daughter marked by public disagreements yet occasional family moments.
Net Worth
Tokyo Toni’s net worth is estimated at $5 million USD. Her income primarily comes from reality television appearances, social media influence through Instagram and YouTube content, her talent company, On My Grind Entertainment and Promotions LLC, brand endorsements, merchandise, Cameo videos, and other entrepreneurial ventures, including hair and lash businesses.
Filmography
- Rob & Chyna (2016)
- The Real Blac Chyna (2019)
- Tokyo Toni’s Finding Love ASAP! (2019)
- Bad Vs. Wild
- Various social media and Zeus Network reality projects