Netizens are curious to know all about Teyana Taylor’s ex-husband and their relationship history. Taylor is no stranger to the spotlight thanks to her successful career as a singer, songwriter, actor, and dancer, for over two decades. Besides releasing chart topping hits, she has also appeared in several popular movies and shows, and has choreographed for artists like Beyoncé and Kanye West.
Here’s everything we know about Teyana Taylor’s ex-husband, the timeline of their relationship and more.
Who was Teyana Taylor married to?
Teyana Taylor was married to Iman Shumpert.
The couple had filed for divorce in January 2023 and have since separated. The singer publicly announced their split in September of that year (via People).
What is Iman Shumpert’s job?
Iman Shumpert is a former professional basketball player.
During his college years, Shumpert played for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets from 2008 to 2011. Following his senior year, he made it to the 17th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft and began playing for the New York Knicks.
In 2015, he was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. It was with the Cavaliers that he won the NBA Championship in 2016. Shumpert later went on to play for the Sacramento Kings, the Houston Rockets, and finally the Brooklyn Nets.
Besides his basketball career, Shumpert has also forayed into the entertainment industry. He released an EP in 2018 named Substance Abuse. Additionally, Shumpert also competed in and won the 30th season of Dancing with the Stars with Daniella Karagach.
Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert’s relationship history
Teyana Taylor first met Iman Shumpert in 2011 at a New York party soon after Shumpert began his professional career at the NBA. However, at the time, Taylor was already dating someone, so the two remained just friends. It wasn’t until 2013 that the pair officially began a relationship. The following year, they made their red carpet debut at the 2014 BET Hip Hop Awards.
After two years of dating, Taylor and Shumpert announced that they were expecting their first child in September 2015. The couple soon got engaged that same year in November. On December 16, 2015, Taylor gave birth to their daughter Iman Tayla “Junie” Shumpert Jr. The next year, the couple revealed that they’d got married.
Taylor and Shumpert welcomed their second child, daughter Rue Rose Shumpert, on September 6, 2020. The couple along with their two baby girls graced the cover of Ebony magazine in April 2022.
In September 2023, the couple announced that they have decided to call it quits. Their separation was reportedly amicable and Taylor penned a heartfelt message on her Instagram addressing the split. “We are still the best of friends, great business partners and are one hell of a team when it comes to co-parenting our 2 beautiful children.” The post further reads, “Most importantly we are FAMILY & in the 10yrs together, 7yrs married we ain’t ever played with or about THAT.” In November 2023, Taylor confirmed that she’d filed for divorce in January of that year, after TMZ broke the news.
