It’s official — Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert are no longer a couple. After spending a decade together, the singer and former NBA player have called it quits for good. While Taylor quietly filed for divorce in January 2023, she didn’t break the news publicly until September. With the court’s stamp sealing their separation, what once seemed like a fairytale love story has taken a messy turn.
Before things fell apart, the two were a powerhouse duo in both love and business. They often shared glimpses of their bond on social media, making fans believe they had something unbreakable. “There isn’t a day, minute, second or breath that I am not in love with you,” Taylor wrote in an anniversary post in October 2022, adding that they had “forever … to go.” But as we now know, forever didn’t last as long as they had hoped.
Even in their final year together, Shumpert went all out to celebrate their love. Instead of a flashy new ride, he gifted Taylor a vintage 1979 Corvette. “Yes, I could’ve gotten you a brand new car… but this car will symbolize a relationship that’s been thru it all,” he explained, emphasizing the journey they had built together. His words hit differently now, knowing the road they were on led to an unexpected dead end.
Now, with their once-envied romance unraveling in court, it’s time to look back at the highs and lows that brought them here.
Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert’s first impression
It all started at a party in 2011, but Teyana Taylor wasn’t exactly swooning over Iman Shumpert at first sight. In fact, she wasn’t a fan at all. Years later, she admitted to Wendy Williams, “I did not like him at first.” At that time, she was in a relationship, and Shumpert, fresh off being drafted, was just enjoying the moment—maybe a little too much.
“He was young and doing a lot… He was drunk and had his shirt off,” Taylor recalled with a laugh. Still, Shumpert’s energy was impossible to ignore. As she told VladTV in 2014, the NBA player was always “so turned up, so outspoken, and full of personality.” But things took a turn in 2013 when she found herself by his side during a tough time — helping him recover from knee surgery.
It wasn’t until June 2014 that they made things official on Instagram, and by September, they were turning heads as a couple at the BET Hip Hop Awards. Then came 2015, a whirlwind year for the couple. They dropped back-to-back bombshells—first announcing they were expecting a baby, then revealing their engagement just two months later.
ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 03: Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert attend Luda birthday celebration at Compound on September 3, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage)
Shumpert was over the moon, posting an ultrasound photo with the heartfelt caption, “I couldn’t be happier than to share my first child with the woman I intended to have my family with.” And when Taylor showed off her ruby engagement ring, one thing was clear. What started as a not-so-great first impression had turned into something real.
From a surprise delivery to saying “I do”
It all started with an unexpected but unforgettable moment. When Teyana Taylor went into labor at home, she had no idea what was happening until she felt her baby’s head. With no time to get to a hospital, Iman Shumpert stepped in—literally—as the doctor. “She came out as a wonderful surprise to everyone!” Taylor shared, recalling how their daughter, Junie, made her grand entrance into the world.
And just like their firstborn’s dramatic arrival, their wedding came with its own twist. The couple secretly exchanged vows, with Taylor later revealing on The Wendy Williams Show that they got married in front of the same bathroom where Junie was born. A full-circle moment, to say the least.
Then, in 2020, the couple had another surprise—baby number two was on the way. Taylor revealed her pregnancy in the Wake Up Love music video, and three months later, their second daughter, Rue, arrived. Just like her big sister, Rue was born at home.
Ten million dollars messy divorce
It all started with whispers, but by September 2023, the rumors were confirmed—Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert were officially separated. The A Thousand and One star revealed that after seven years of marriage, they had quietly gone their separate ways. However, court records later showed that Teyana had actually filed for divorce months earlier, back in January, citing that their marriage was “irretrievably broken.”
Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert have finalized their divorce settlement, with Teyana receiving four homes worth more than $10 million, a single seven-figure payment, and several luxury cars such as a $300k Maybach, a $70k Mercedes Sprinter, and a tour bus. She maintains complete… pic.twitter.com/eZmna4f8WT
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Amid the chaos, she made one thing clear — their split had nothing to do with infidelity. “Cheating was 1000 percent not the reason,” she emphasized when announcing their separation. But the legal battle dragged on for nearly a year before they finally reached an agreement.
By June 2024, The Jasmine Brand reported that the two had come to terms with their divorce, officially closing the chapter on their relationship. And when the dust settled, Teyana walked away with more than just closure. She received four of their luxury properties—real estate worth over $10 million, according to The Express Tribune. It was a major financial win, but the end of a long and complicated process.
Now, with the divorce finalized, both are moving forward, though the public is still getting bits and pieces of what really went down. While Teyana has kept most details under wraps, the split itself remains one of the most talked-about breakups of the year.
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