In a candid revelation shared via Instagram, singer Teyana Taylor disclosed on September 17th that she and former NBA player Iman Shumpert have decided to separate, marking the end of their seven-year-long marriage. Taylor took to the social media platform to clarify their relationship status while addressing recent speculations.
In her Instagram post, Teyana wrote, “AHT AHT! Not too much on my bestie! In all fairness, Iman and I are separated and have been for a while,” accompanying her message with an image of the couple dressed as Wayne and Garth from “Wayne’s World.” She also emphasized that ‘infidelity’ played no part in their decision to part ways.
The 32-year-old actress, known for her role in “A Thousand and One,” shares two daughters, Iman “Junie” Tayla Shumpert Jr., aged 7, and Rue Rose Shumpert, aged 3, with her estranged husband. Teyana emphasized their ongoing friendship and successful co-parenting, saying, “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. Most importantly, we are FAMILY & in the 10 years together, 7 years married, we ain’t ever played with or about THAT.”
Addressing the reason for their public statement, Teyana mentioned, “We just keep y’all asses out the group chat lol, which is the reason we’ve been able to successfully & peacefully separate without all of the outside noise. The only reason I’m even sharing THIS part of the chat is because the narratives are getting a little out of hand & it’s unfair to all parties involved. I hope this provided some clarity for y’all. Okay AunTey taking y’all back out the chat bye!”
As of now, Iman Shumpert, aged 33, has not issued any public comments regarding their separation.