Teyana Taylor Explained

Teyana Taylor
Birth Date:10 December 1990
Birth Name:Teyana Me Shay Jacqueli Taylor[1]
Birth Place:New York City, U.S.
Children:2
Years Active:2005–present
Awards:Full list
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Background:solo_singer
Instrument:Vocals

Teyana Me Shay Jacqueli Shumpert ( Taylor; born December 10, 1990)[2] is an American singer, songwriter, actress, model, dancer, choreographer, and music video director.[3] After choreographing the video for Beyoncé's 2006 single "Ring the Alarm," she signed a recording contract with the Neptunes' Star Trak Entertainment, an imprint of Interscope Records the following year. Taylor appeared on MTV's My Super Sweet 16 prior to the release of her 2008 debut single, "Google Me." Despite failing to chart, she gained further attention for her uncredited guest performances on Kanye West's 2010 songs "Dark Fantasy" and "Hell of a Life" — both from his album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010). She parted ways with Star Trak and Interscope in favor of West's GOOD Music, an imprint of Def Jam Recordings two years later.

In 2011, she appeared on the GOOD Music compilation album Cruel Summer (2012), which peaked at number two on the Billboard 200. Her debut studio album, VII (2014) received positive critical response and peaked within the top 20 of the Billboard 200, along with her second and third studio albums, K.T.S.E. (2018) and The Album (2020); the latter peaked in the top ten of the chart, while K.T.S.E. spawned the single "Gonna Love Me" (remixed featuring Ghostface Killah, Method Man, and Raekwon), which received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

In her acting career, Taylor made her film debut in the 2010 comedy , and appeared in the Tyler Perry film, Madea's Big Happy Family the following year.[4] Taylor had roles in two seasons of the Lee Daniels television series Star (2017–18), and the Amazon Prime film Coming 2 America (2021).[5] She and Iman Shumpert, her husband at the time, were given the reality television series Teyana and Iman by VH1, which aired from 2020 until 2023. She received critical acclaim and Oscar buzz for her starring performance in the 2023 film A Thousand and One. [6] [7] [8]

In other ventures, Taylor has been credited with music video directing under the name "Spike Tee". She has done so for artists including herself, Diddy, Schoolboy Q, and Queen Naija. She won the BET Award for Video Director of the Year in 2020 and 2023.[9]

Early life

Teyana Taylor was born on December 10, 1990, to Nikki Taylor and Tito Smith, in Harlem, New York City. She is of African American and Trinidadian descent. Teyana is her mother's only child, while her father has two sons and another daughter from a different relationship. She grew up her with her mother; her mother is her manager.[10]

Career

2006–2011: Early career

In September 2006, 15-year-old Teyana Taylor was credited as the choreographer on the music video for American entertainer Beyoncé's hit single, "Ring the Alarm".[11] [12] In January 2007, Taylor was offered a contract to join Pharrell Williams' Star Trak Entertainment label, through Interscope Records.[13] [14] [15] In February 2007, Taylor first entered into the public sphere through an episode on MTV's My Super Sweet Sixteen, a show depicting over-the-top birthday parties for rich—and typically “spoiled” and confrontational—teenagers. In 2007, Taylor appeared in the music video for Jay-Z's single, "Blue Magic", where she can be seen dancing and popping.

In February 2008, Taylor released her commercial debut single, "Google Me".[16] The song was released as the lead single from her full-length debut mixtape, titled From a Planet Called Harlem. The mixtape, released August 16, 2009, features production from Jazze Pha, Pharrell, Mad Scientist, Frost, Shondre and Hit-Boy, among others. Sing365 says that the record’s "…[a] mix of throwback break beats, futuristic boom bap, and melodic renderings is the perfect backdrop for the starlet's musical mayhem."[17] "Google Me" debuted at number 90 on US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. The mixtape was also released for free download, billed as "the mixtape before her debut album".[18] In August 2010, Taylor expanded her career into acting, appearing in the sequel to Stomp the Yard, .[19] She also appeared on the debut episode of House of Glam on Oxygen in October 2010.

In 2010, just hours before Kanye West's fifth album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy was due to be turned in, West called Taylor into the studio to look over some of her fashion pieces. While in the studio, Taylor was determined to make an appearance on West's album. She purposely hummed along with the tracks he played for her, to get his attention. He eventually took notice, and asked to put her vocals on a few tracks, notably "Dark Fantasy" and "Hell of a Life". Upon recalling the experience of recording "Dark Fantasy", Taylor stated that "at the time it was pretty empty, just verses." She remembers that West "put [her] in another room by [herself] and said, 'Go'." Taylor came back with the "intro and chorus," and "did all the scratches and the cuts [herself]." She admitted that she was nervous upon letting West hear her contributions to the tracks, trying to cover her nervousness by stating that she "hadn't been in the studio for so long."[20]

In 2010, Taylor contributed on one of GOOD Music's GOOD Friday tracks, "Christmas In Harlem". The track was released as a shortened version of the single to the iTunes Store on December 17, 2010, and features guest appearances from American rapper Cyhi the Prynce as well as Kanye West.[21] In 2010, Taylor, alongside fellow rapper Bow Wow, were offered roles for Tyler Perry's play-turned-film Madea's Big Happy Family, the fifth installment in Perry's series. The film was released on April 22, 2011.[22] Taylor soon delved back into music, and was featured on the hook of "Party Tonight" alongside fellow rappers Randyn Julius, Jim Jones and Cam'ron.[23] Randyn Julius was later enlisted by Junior Reid to do his bars for the remix of the track.[24]

2012–2018: GOOD Music, debut and K.T.S.E.

In January 2012, it was announced Taylor would be granted her release from the contract with Interscope and Star Trak.[25] [26] [27] Taylor has stated that she and Star Trak founder Pharrell Williams have remained amicable since the end of their business relationship. She has credited him as a "big brother", and sees her early signing to Star Trak as a "blessing."[28] Taylor has stated on many occasions that her release from the label was necessary, as she wanted to have a feeling of independence in the music industry. In an interview with DJ Skee, Taylor mentioned that “when [she] was signed for six years, [she] felt like she couldn't do [anything]”, “couldn't prove to [her] fans that [she] had the talent”, and “couldn't sing from [her] heart.”[29] As an independent artist upon her release, she had begun preparing her second record, a mixtape titled The Misunderstanding of Teyana Taylor. The mixtape drew influences from 1990s R&B legends like Lauryn Hill and Mary J. Blige.[30] The mixtape was released in early 2012, and was preceded by the release of "Make Your Move", featuring rapper Wale,[31] and "D.U.I.", featuring Jadakiss & Fabolous, which was released on February 25, 2012. More positive reviews of the latter track noted that "The Harlem songstress channels Janet Jackson as she glides over the smooth Hit-Boy-produced beat with her airy vocals, while fellow New Yorkers Fabolous and Jadakiss ride shotgun".[32]

After taking some time to find herself as an independent artist, Taylor signed a joint-venture deal with Kanye West's label GOOD Music through Island-Def Jam on June 14, 2012. As part of GOOD Music, Taylor appeared on the GOOD Music compilation album Cruel Summer, released September 18, 2012.[33] She provides vocals for the opening track "To the World", with Kanye West and R. Kelly, provides the hook and chorus for "Sin City", which features John Legend, Cyhi the Prynce, Malik Yusef and Travis Scott, and also duets with John Legend on a song titled "Bliss".[34] Taylor and Legend's duet on the album was highly praised, with Erika Ramirez of Billboard noting that "Taylor's beautifully brash voice ... illuminates in the electric-guitar heavy, Hudson Mohawke-produced 'Bliss'."[35]

In addition to being featured on the Cruel Summer compilation, Taylor soon began the process of recording her major-label debut album, to be released eventually through GOOD Music and Island Def Jam.[36] On July 27, 2014, via Twitter, Taylor announced the title of her debut studio album to be VII, and revealed it would be released on November 4, through Def Jam and GOOD Music.[37] [38] The album debuted at number 19 on the Billboard 200, selling 16,000 copies in the United States in its first week, while topping the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.[39]

Taylor was set to be a judge on the eighth season of the American competitive dance reality show America's Best Dance Crew, with its series debut on July 29, 2015 on MTV.[40] On August 25, Taylor released The Cassette Tape 1994, paying tribute to the iconic 90s sound in music by including many samples from 90s hits.[41]

On June 17, 2016, Taylor released her single "Freak On", featuring guest vocals from Chris Brown and production by DJ Mustard. It samples "Freak Like Me" by Adina Howard.[42] Taylor announced that it would be the lead single from her upcoming second studio album. On August 28, 2016, at the MTV Video Music Awards, Kanye West debuted the music video for his new single "Fade", which featured a sweat-dripping, athletic Taylor performing a rigorous solo dance routine, in nothing more than short shorts and a simple top; the dynamic and detailed choreography drew considerable praise, and comparisons were made to Jennifer Beals’ iconic dance scene from the film Flashdance (1983). A year later, in 2017, Taylor’s dancing in the music video would go on to earn her the “Best Choreography” award at the same ceremony.[43] The video, directed by Eli Russell Linnetz, also featured an appearance by Taylor’s husband, Iman Shumpert.[44] Taylor's album K.T.S.E., an acronym for "keep that same energy," was the last of G.O.O.D. Music's seven-song album rollout and was released on June 22, 2018.[45] An updated version of the album was supposed to be released, but Taylor announced that plans were canceled for it.[46]

2019-present: The Album and other collaborations

Taylor released a collaboration single, "Morning", with fellow R&B singer Kehlani in November 2019.[47] [48] On December 6, 2019, Taylor released the single "We Got Love".[49] On May 7, 2020, Taylor announced that her third studio album is titled The Album and would be released sometime in June 2020.[50] It was released on June 19, with the 23-track album featuring guest appearances by Erykah Badu, Kehlani, Lauryn Hill, Future, Rick Ross, Quavo, and Missy Elliott.[51] It debuted at number 8 on the Billboard 200, earning Taylor her first top 10 album.[52]

On December 4, 2020, Taylor seemingly announced her retirement from making music via her Instagram page. A few days later, she explained the post was directed at her record label as she continued clarifying her frustration with their lack of support, "Baby, I gotta do it for my mental health. I have to do it for my emotional health. I have to do it for my kids, so I can stay alive for my kids. Until I'm free, until I can get [Def Jam] to release me, yes I want to retire."[53] She later said that much of the frustration leading to retirement could be traced back to her label undervaluing her, but she would not be retiring for good.[54]

Other ventures

In 2013, Taylor signed a deal to design and release two pairs of sneakers with Adidas. The first pair released were the Harlem GLC's which hit stores February 16 the same year. According to Adidas Global Director of Entertainment and Influence Marketing, Jonathan Wexler, Taylor currently holds the record for fastest selling sneakers in Adidas Originals history.[55] She is currently focused on designing and releasing her second pair of sneakers with the brand. In March 2017, Teyana Taylor launched her "Fade 2 Fit" Workout Program, a ninety-day workout which centers around dance and fitness routines. The inspiration for this program and the incorporated dance elements come from her work in the music video for Kanye West's "Fade". She released a line of workout apparel, also called Fade2Fit. In May 2019, Taylor featured and directed the music video for Lil Durk's remix of Home Body in his new album Signed to the Streets 3.[56]

In 2022, Taylor competed in season seven of The Masked Singer as "Firefly" of Team Good. During the finals, Taylor was declared the winner. At 31 years old, she became the youngest "winner" in the show's history.[57]

Personal life

In 2015, after she went into early labor, her husband Iman Shumpert assisted in her delivery of their baby girl.[58] On September 20, 2016, on The Wendy Williams Show, Taylor revealed that she and Shumpert had "maybe" married secretly, but the wedding was not until October 1, 2016, approximately two weeks after the interview.[59] [60] [61]

On June 12, 2020, Taylor confirmed her second pregnancy in her music video for her 2020 single "Wake Up Love".[62] [63] [64] On September 17, 2023, Taylor and Shumpert announced their separation. The next day, Taylor announced via Instagram that she and Iman had been separated for months.

Discography

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010Rena
2011Madea's Big Happy FamilySabrina
2012Gang of Roses II: Next GenerationCandi Baxter
Cruel SummerDonShort
2013The Love SectionSteph
2015Brotherly LoveZip
2018Skyler
The After Party
2019The TrapSherri
2021Coming 2 AmericaBopoto
2023A Thousand and OneInez
White Men Can't JumpImani
The Book of ClarenceMary Magdalene
2025The Battle of Baktan CrossTBAFilming
TBAThe SmackJadePost-production[65]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2007My Super Sweet 16HerselfEpisode: "Teyana Taylor"
2008It's Showtime at the ApolloHerselfEpisode: "Teyana Taylor"
2015America's Best Dance CrewHerself/JudgeSeason 8
2016Fashion PoliceHerself/GuestEpisode: "2016 American Music Awards"
2017The BreaksImani XRecurring cast
RidiculousnessHerselfEpisode: "Teyana Taylor"
2017–18Hip Hop SquaresHerself4 episodes
StarJoyce ShereeRecurring cast: season 2, guest: season 3
2018Hit the FloorLondon ScottMain cast: season 4
The Hollywood Puppet ShowHerselfEpisode: "Teyana Taylor and Jhene Aiko"
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonHerself/musical guestEpisode: "Daniel Radcliffe/Matt Czuchry/Teyana Taylor/Aerosmith"
The RealHerself/Guest Co-HostEpisode: "Teyana Taylor/Special Expanded Girl Chat/Snitched"
Saturday Night LiveHerselfEpisode: "Adam Driver/Kanye West"
Teyana & ImanHerselfMain cast
2019Complex Con(versations)HerselfEpisode: "Women in Streetwear"
The Ellen DeGeneres ShowHerself/musical guestEpisode: "Lily Tomlin/Rob Delaney/Sharon Horgan/Teyana Taylor"
Rhythm + FlowHerselfEpisode: "Collaborations"
2020BarkitectureHerselfEpisode: "Teyana Taylor: Doggy Duplex"
2021We Got Love Teyana & ImanHerselfMain cast
Dancing with the StarsHerselfEpisode: "Grease Night"
2022The Masked SingerHerself/FireflyContestant and winner on Season 7
EntergalacticBoxing Coach (voice)TV special

Awards and nominations

Award nominations for Teyana Taylor
AwardYearRecipient(s) and nominee(s)CategoryResult
BET Awards2019"Rose in Harlem"BET Her Award[66]
HerselfBest Female R&B/Pop Artist
2020Video Director of the Year[67]
2023
BET Hip Hop Awards2020Video Director of the Year[68]
MTV Video Music Awards2017"Fade"Best Choreography[69]
Soul Train Music Awards2016"Fade" Best Dance Performance[70]
2019"WTP"[71]
2020"Bare With Me"[72]
Critics Choice Awards
Celebration of Cinema & Television		2023A Thousand and OneBreakthrough Performance Award
Florida Film Critics CircleBest Actress[73]
Gotham AwardsOutstanding Lead Performance[74]
Give Her FlowHERS AwardsHerselfThe Visionary Award[75]
Hollywood Critics Association Midseason AwardsA Thousand and OneBest Actress
Indiana Film Journalists AssociationBest Lead Performance
National Board of ReviewBest Breakthrough Performance[76]
Online Association of Female Film CriticsBest Breakthrough Performance
Toronto Film Critics AssociationBest Breakthrough Performance[77]
Women Film Critics CircleBest Actress
Black Reel Awards2024Outstanding Lead Performance[78]
Outstanding Breakthrough Performance
Independent Spirit AwardsBest Lead Performance[79]

External links

Notes and References

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  3. News: Everything You Need to Know About Teyana Taylor, the Dancer in Kanye West's "Fade" She is also famous for her brand new movie in the Eddie Murphy film Coming 2 America as Bopoto Izzi Video. Petrarca. Emilia. W Magazine. June 4, 2018. en. July 9, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180709142447/https://www.wmagazine.com/story/teyana-taylor-kanye-west-fade-video-dancer. live.
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  22. Web site: Trailer: Teyana Taylor, Bow Wow Star in 'Madea's Big Happy Family'. Rap-Up.com. April 14, 2020. June 11, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611123424/https://www.rap-up.com/2011/02/26/trailer-teyana-taylor-bow-wow-star-in-madeas-big-happy-family/. live.
  23. Web site: Randyn Julius – Party Tonight feat. Jim Jones, Cam'Ron, Teyana Taylor & Alphared (Duane DaRock) | The Neptunes #1 fan site, all about Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo. Theneptunes.org. August 2, 2011. April 14, 2020. June 11, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611122507/https://theneptunes.org/2011/08/randyn-julius-party-tonight-feat-jim-jones-camron-teyana-taylor-alphared-duane-darock/. live.
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  27. Teyana Taylor explains why she asked to be released from Pharrell's Star Trak. May 2, 2012. YouTube. June 14, 2015. June 5, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150605015327/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3twFUcxMbA&feature=relmfu. live.
  28. Web site: Universe. Sway. Teyana Taylor explains why she asked to be released from Pharrell's. May 2, 2012 . YouTube.com. May 2, 2012. June 24, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120624091451/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3twFUcxMbA&gl=US&hl=en. live.
  29. Web site: Skee. DJ. Interview: Teyana Taylor Talks Star Trak, Wale, Meek Mill & More with DJ Skee. January 16, 2012 . YouTube.com. January 16, 2012. January 18, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120118125818/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WdjO6MbS54&feature=relmfu. live.
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  31. Web site: STREAM/DOWNLOAD: Teyana Taylor ft. Fabolous & Jadakiss – D.U.I. . Under the Gun Review . February 25, 2012 . February 29, 2012 . June 6, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130606025515/http://www.underthegunreview.net/2012/02/25/streamdownload-teyana-taylor-ft-fabolous-jadakiss-d-u-i/ . live .
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  42. Web site: Teyana Taylor And Chris Brown Throw It Back With "Freak On". Thefader.com. May 2, 2015. April 14, 2020. June 11, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611131203/https://www.thefader.com/2016/06/18/teyana-taylor-chris-brown-freak-on. live.
  43. Web site: Teyana Taylor, The Girl In Kanye's Racy 'Fade' Video, Was An Early MTV Star. MTV. September 9, 2016. September 13, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160913220746/http://www.mtv.com/news/2925313/teyana-taylor-kanye-west-fade-my-super-sweet-sixteen-vmas-2016/. dead.
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  45. Stream Teyana Taylor's KTSE album release party. Maicki. Salvatore. June 22, 2018. The FADER. June 22, 2018. June 22, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180622140449/http://www.thefader.com/2018/06/22/teyana-taylor-album-release-party. live.
  46. News: Teyana Taylor Says There Will Not Be a New Version of Her Album 'K.T.S.E.' . Billboard, LLC . July 2, 2018 . June 19, 2020 . June 19, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200619175448/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8463669/teyana-taylor-ktse-album-no-new-version . live .
  47. Teyana Taylor and Kehlani Seduce Each Other 'Til the 'Morning' in Sexy New Track and Visual: Watch. Billboard. November 2019. November 1, 2019. November 1, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191101223145/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8541793/teyana-taylor-morning-feat-kehlani-song-music-video. live.
  48. Web site: Teyana Taylor Drops Sensual Video for Kehlani-Assisted Track "Morning". Complex. en. November 1, 2019. November 1, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191101223145/https://www.complex.com/music/2019/11/teyana-taylor-kehlani-morning-video. live.
  49. Teyana Taylor Compares Her Family to the Obamas on 'We Got Love'. Spanos. Brittany. Brittany Spanos . December 6, 2019. Rolling Stone. en-US. May 13, 2020. May 8, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200508050423/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/teyana-taylor-we-got-love-new-song-923221/. live.
  50. Web site: The Album – June 2020 @TEYANATAYLOR third album features the one and only @fatbellybella. Stay tune for morepic.twitter.com/4la4hlSje3. Taylor. Teyana. May 8, 2020. @TeyanaSkyrock. en. May 13, 2020. May 13, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200513005253/https://twitter.com/TeyanaSkyrock/status/1258929489331064832. live.
  51. Web site: Listen to Teyana Taylor's New Album Ft. Erykah Badu, Missy Elliott, More. Allison. Hussey. Pitchfork. June 16, 2020. June 19, 2020. June 20, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200620140947/https://pitchfork.com/news/teyana-taylor-releasing-new-album-this-week-ft-erykah-badu-missy-elliott-more/. live.
  52. Lil Baby's 'My Turn' Clocks in a Fourth Week at No. 1 on Billboard 200. Billboard. Caulfield. Keith. June 28, 2020. June 29, 2020. June 28, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200628212846/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9410629/lil-baby-my-turn-number-1-billboard-200-fourth-week. live.
  53. Teyana Taylor Confirms Comments About Her Retirement From Music: 'I Don't Want To Do This Anymore'. Billboard. Peters. Mitchell. December 6, 2020. December 7, 2020. December 6, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206232550/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/9494974/teyana-taylor-confirms-music-retirement-comments/. live.
  54. Web site: Teyana Taylor Explains Why She Decided to Announce Retirement From Music, Cites Frustrations With Label. Complex. May 6, 2021. May 6, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210506164957/https://www.complex.com/music/teyana-taylor-explains-why-she-decided-to-announce-retirement-from-music-cites-frustration-with-record-label. live.
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  56. Web site: Lil Durk "Home Body" (Remix) Directed by Teyana Taylor. Flaunt Magazine. en-US. May 2, 2019. May 2, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190502013224/https://www.flaunt.com/content/lil-durk-teyana-taylor. dead.
  57. Web site: May 18, 2022 . 'The Masked Singer' Finale: Fans Think They Know Who's Behind Firefly . May 19, 2022 . The Blast . en-US . May 18, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220518230442/https://theblast.com/238658/tms-s7finale-firefly-guess/ . live .
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  59. Web site: Teyana Taylor Reveals She's Married To Iman Shumpert. French, Megan. Usmagazine.com.. September 21, 2016. October 1, 2016. August 28, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180828171606/https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/teyana-taylor-reveals-shes-married-to-iman-shumpert-w441458/. live.
  60. Web site: Teyana Taylor Reveals She's Already Married To Iman Shumpert. Muhammad, Latifah. Etonline.com.. September 21, 2016. October 1, 2016. April 24, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180424224749/http://www.etonline.com/news/198689_teyana_taylor_reveals_she_already_married_to_iman_shumpert. live.
  61. Web site: Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert Separated After 7 Years of Marriage . September 18, 2023 . September 18, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230918143116/https://www.etonline.com/teyana-taylor-confirms-separation-from-iman-shumpert-after-7-years-of-marriage-211509 . live .
  62. News: Elassar . Alaa . Teyana Taylor reveals pregnancy in a new music video . . CNN.com . June 13, 2020 . June 24, 2020 . June 27, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200627061937/https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/13/entertainment/teyana-taylor-pregnant-music-video-trnd/index.html#:~:text=The%2029%2Dyear%2Dold%20singer,the%20couple's%20second%20child%20together. . live .
  63. Tracy . Brianne . Teyana Taylor and Husband Iman Shumpert Expecting Second Daughter: 'We're Very Excited' . . June 12, 2020 . June 24, 2020 . June 22, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200622022655/https://people.com/parents/teyana-taylor-pregnant-expecting-second-child-daughter-iman-shumpert-exclusive/ . live .
  64. Web site: Teyana Taylor pregnant: Singer confirms baby news and reveals gender . . June 15, 2020 . June 17, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200617125145/https://www.capitalxtra.com/news/is-teyana-taylor-pregnant-daughter-junie-kids/ . live .
  65. Web site: Kit . Borys . 2022-09-19 . Alan Arkin, Kathy Bates, Teyana Taylor Join Casey Affleck in Heist Thriller 'The Smack' (Exclusive) . 2023-08-13 . The Hollywood Reporter . en-US . February 7, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230207093628/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/the-smack-movie-cast-casey-affleck-alan-arkin-kathy-bates-teyana-taylor-1235223497/ . live.
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  69. News: Here Are All the Winners From the 2017 MTV VMAs. August 27, 2017. Billboard. November 7, 2020. August 24, 2020. https://archive.today/20200824183704/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/vmas/7942135/2017-mtv-vmas-video-music-awards-winners-list-live-updates. live.
  70. News: Teyana Taylor Launches 'Fade 2 Fit' Dance Workout. June 26, 2023. June 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230626011745/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/teyana-taylor-helps-you-fade-new-body-fade2fit-n728356. live.
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  77. Web site: 'Zone of Interest' wins Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Film of 2023 . . . December 17, 2023 . December 18, 2023.
  78. Web site: Black Reel Awards (BRA) Nominations: 'The Color Purple' Leads with 19, 'Rustin' with 10 . Erik . Anderson . AwardsWatch . December 15, 2023 . December 16, 2023.
  79. 'May December', Anne Hathaway, Teyana Taylor, and More Score 2024 Independent Spirit Awards Nominations . McArdle . Tommy . . December 5, 2023 . December 5, 2023 . December 7, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231207071134/https://people.com/2024-film-independent-spirit-awards-nominees-may-december-anne-hathaway-teyana-taylor-among-honorees-8409994 . live.

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