Teyana Taylor Slams Divorce Drama with Iman Shumpert!

Teyana Taylor took to Instagram Live to address the ongoing speculation and rumors about her highly publicized divorce from former NBA player Iman Shumpert.

In a candid and emotional livestream, Taylor directly confronted allegations that she was attempting to have her ex-husband jailed for contempt, following the leak of parts of their 2024 divorce settlement. The leaked documents sparked a firestorm of media attention and online chatter, with some fans and outlets suggesting that Taylor was seeking legal action to send Shumpert behind bars.

However, Taylor was quick to set the record straight during the live session. “I never tried to send Iman to jail. I’m still not trying to send Iman to jail,” she firmly stated. Taylor explained that her legal actions weren’t about punishing Shumpert but were necessary to protect herself and move forward. “I post my little picture at the Oscars, and it does 1.4 million views. Then, the next day, all of a sudden, here come these fake divorce settlements,” she said, expressing frustration over how her professional milestones are overshadowed by negative stories about her divorce.

A key part of the controversy surrounding her divorce was the suggestion that Taylor was after Shumpert’s money. “Let’s get this gold-digger s*** out the way,” she said, making it clear that she has been financially independent throughout her marriage. “Every single car that I walked away with, I literally paid for out of my pocket. I bought my tour bus with my hard-earned money. I bought my Maybach after Iman crashed my Rolls Royce and never replaced it. Let’s be very clear, I left with what I came with.”

Despite the ongoing drama, Taylor emphasized that she did not want to continue fighting with her ex-husband. She stated that her goal was to live her life in peace. “I don’t want no parts of this,” she said. “Iman is my family. He is the father of my children, and that’s never going to change. I just want to move on with my life in peace.”

Taylor also addressed the misconception that her marriage to Shumpert was flawless, revealing that while the relationship may have looked like a fairytale to outsiders, it was far from perfect. “People love the idea of what we looked like together. It looked like a fairy tale, but I lived it,” she shared. “I carried a lot of weight in my marriage, and I was tired.”

Closing out the livestream, Taylor added a lighthearted comment, saying, “Let me get my back blown out in peace,” signaling that she is embracing a new chapter in her personal life, free from the drama of her past marriage.

Background: Iman Shumpert Responds to Allegations

Amidst the ongoing legal battle, Iman Shumpert’s attorney, Stephen C. Steele, denied Taylor’s accusations that he leaked details about their divorce to the media. In a statement to TMZ Sports, Steele emphatically stated, “My client, Mr. Iman Shumpert, has never whatsoever leaked any allegations or claims stated in any of the pleadings in the Taylor/Shumpert divorce case.”

Shumpert’s legal team also stressed that he had no interest in discussing personal matters with the media or the public. “As agreed by the parties, and as ordered by the court, he has not, and he will not disclose any of the contents of this now-sealed file,” Steele said. “He has absolutely no interest in discussing any of these private and personal details with any media or any parties not directly involved with this case.”

A Look Back: The Shumpert-Taylor Relationship

Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert’s relationship began back in 2011, and the couple started dating in 2013. They got engaged in 2015 and tied the knot the following year. After nearly eight years of marriage, Taylor filed for divorce in January 2023, sparking what has become a highly public and contentious split. While both Taylor and Shumpert have faced media scrutiny, it’s clear that Taylor is determined to move forward with her life, free from the drama surrounding her past marriage.