Alleyne, 21, was walking through a track in the St Michael's area of the holiday island at around 7pm on Tuesday night when he was approached by a man and shot several times.
'RIP cousin... can't believe it was just last night that I held you in my arms!' the heartbroken Wild Thoughts singer wrote to her 59million Instagram followers.
'Never thought that would be the last time I felt the warmth in your body!!! Love you always man! The eight-time Grammy award winner added the hashtag, '#endgunviolence,' at the end of the post.
Earlier this month, Barbados Police said there had been a significant increase in gun-related crimes on the island compared to 2016. Of the 28 murders committed so far this year, 22 were gun-related, figures revealed.
According to national news Alleyne's killer, who has not been identified, shot several times before fleeing the scene.
The 21-year-old was rushed to a nearby hospital in a private vehicle but eventually succumbed to his injuries.
Rhianna later added a memorial panel to her Instagram Stories, with a black background adding his handle - @merka_95.
'Rest up lil cuz,' she wrote, with emojis of praying hands, a crying face and a broken heart.
The Work singer shared four shots along with the post, illustrating how close she and her cousin were.
A woman named Tanella also posted a photo of herself with Alleyne at the hospital, putting an emoji of an angel over his face. She referred to him as 'my brother,' suggesting she may be another family member.
'I never thought the day would come that I would have to bury you my love , omggg!!!' Tanella wrote.
'This was our first Christmas together we clean we decorate and everything!! Tavon I know you was trying to be a better person!! I loveee you soooo muchhhhhhhhh brother omg!'
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