History of Teyana Taylor in Timeline

Teyana Taylor is a multi-talented American artist, known for her work as a singer, songwriter, actress, model, dancer, choreographer, and director. She gained initial recognition for choreographing Beyoncé's "Ring the Alarm" video and later signed with Star Trak Entertainment. Taylor appeared on My Super Sweet 16 and released her debut single, "Google Me." She further elevated her profile through uncredited contributions to Kanye West's "Dark Fantasy" and "Hell of a Life." Eventually, she transitioned to West's GOOD Music label.

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September 20, 2016: Implied Secret Marriage on The Wendy Williams Show

On September 20, 2016, on The Wendy Williams Show, Teyana Taylor implied that she and Iman Shumpert had "maybe" married secretly.

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October 1, 2016: Marriage to Iman Shumpert

On October 1, 2016, Teyana Taylor officially married Iman Shumpert.

March 2017: Launch of "Fade 2 Fit" Workout Program

In March 2017, Teyana Taylor launched her "Fade 2 Fit" Workout Program, a ninety-day workout which centers around dance and fitness routines.

May 2019: Direction of Lil Durk's Music Video

In May 2019, Teyana Taylor featured in and directed the music video for Lil Durk's remix of Home Body from his 2018 album Signed to the Streets 3.

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June 12, 2020: Confirmation of Second Pregnancy

On June 12, 2020, Teyana Taylor confirmed her second pregnancy in the music video for her single "Wake Up Love".

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2022: Winner of The Masked Singer

In 2022, Teyana Taylor competed in season seven of The Masked Singer as "Firefly" and was declared the winner.

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September 17, 2023: Announcement of Separation from Iman Shumpert

On September 17, 2023, Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert announced their separation, with Taylor revealing via Instagram that they had been separated for months.

2024: Finalization of Divorce from Iman Shumpert

In 2024, Teyana Taylor’s divorce from Iman Shumpert was finalized.

August 2025: Surgery and Contempt of Court

In August 2025, Teyana Taylor underwent surgery to remove a noncancerous growth on her vocal cords. Also in August 2025, she was held in contempt of court for violating her divorce judgment and ordered to pay $70,000 in legal fees.