Tyra Hunt is only 19 years old, but country music singer Corey Benjamin has already had more success than most artists twice his age. Part of that success has been due to his pretty and talented wife Tyra Hunt, whom he married when he was just 16. Here are five fun facts about Tyra to get to know her better.
About
Tyra Hunt is the wife of popular social media influencer, Corey Benjamin. The two were wed on March 18th, 2018 in Jamaica. For those who are wondering who this woman is and how she came to be with a man like Benjamin, read on to find out more about her.
Tyra was born in Kingston, Jamaica. She attended the University of West Indies where she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology as well as a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and Guidance and Developmental Studies. She also has a certificate in Conflict Resolution from Harvard Law School.
Curvy Modeling Career
Tyra Hunt is a Curvy Model and wife of rapper, Corey Benjamin. Growing up in Jacksonville, Florida, she started modeling as a teenager. She appeared in the fashion show for Black Fashion Week in Atlanta and has modeled for designers such as Yanni D from the hit reality TV series Project Runway.
She is currently working on her own line of clothing and accessories called The Rack with plans to launch it soon.
Tyra has been able to accomplish so much by just being herself. Her motto is Be true to yourself and she doesn’t want people to be afraid of who they are or what they like–and that includes their size!
Spouse and Mother
Tyra Hunt is an entrepreneur, CEO of her own company, and the proud mother of three. She met her husband, Corey Benjamin, when she was 13 years old and fell in love with him. They married when they were 21. The couple welcomed their first son in 2001 and their second in 2005.
Tyra has been quoted as saying The thing that I am most proud of is my family. Her life is a testament to the importance of family, faith and hard work. Her story can be summed up by these six words: Faith, Family and Business.
Charity Work
Tyra Hunt is a woman who has dedicated her life to charity. She has helped people in crisis, been an advocate for the poor and homeless, and she has worked on behalf of those with disabilities. She is a wife and mother. And she is Corey Benjamin’s beautiful wife.
Tyra was born in Memphis, Tennessee to parents who were both educators. After graduating from high school, she attended LeMoyne-Owen College in Memphis where she obtained a bachelor of science degree in computer science and mathematics with honors.
In 2007, Tyra graduated from Vanderbilt University Law School with a juris doctorate degree specializing in intellectual property law. She also served as editor-in-chief of the Vanderbilt Law Review while attending law school
Quotes
Corey is a great guy. He is the sweetest man and he has done so much for me. -Tyra Hunt The day I met her, I knew she was the one.-Corey Benjamin I have never been in love like this before. -Tyra Hunt on Corey Benjamin
I am so blessed to have someone who supports me and my dreams unconditionally. -Tyra Hunt Corey would do anything for me without question.-Tyra Hunt on Corey Benjamin He always tells me that he loves me, takes care of our house, cooks dinner and does laundry.
How could any woman not want that? -Tyra Hunt on Corey Benjamin I’m going to go out on a limb here, says Tyra with an impish smile. I think if you don’t find your true love by the time you are 27, then it just won’t happen. And what if that person happens to be her best friend, Corey Benjamin? If I were 30-years-old and still single, says Tya proudly, I’d marry him!
We should all be so lucky as to find someone as supportive as Cory.
Quick Facts
Corey is best known for his 1993 single I Wanna Be Your Lover and his successful production company, Hollywood Basic, which has been nominated for a Grammy.
Corey is married to Tyra Hunt, who was born in the Bronx but moved to Miami at a young age. She graduated from Florida International University with a degree in communications and journalism.
She met her husband during her freshman year of college and they were married after four years of dating.
Tyra and Corey have two children together, Kyler and Kylie who both love spending time with their dad playing basketball or listening to music. When she’s not helping out with the kids, you can find Tyra hosting events for Celebrity Cuts.
There’s no denying that Corey Benjamin is one talented guy! Not only did he create a well-known song like I Wanna Be Your Lover, but he also founded an incredible production company called Hollywood Basic. You may even recognize him as a producer on this season of The Voice (season 13)! But what many people don’t know about Corey is that he’s happily married to someone equally as talented: his wife, Tyra Hunt.
