Teyana Taylor

Teyana Taylor is an American singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, director, and model whose multifaceted career has made her one of the most versatile entertainers of her generation. Born on December 10, 1990, in Harlem, New York City, Taylor showed exceptional talent from a young age, appearing on MTV’s “My Super Sweet 16” at age 16 and signing with Pharrell Williams’ Star Trak Entertainment label as a teenager. Her early career included choreographing for Beyonce and appearing in Jay-Z’s music video for “Blue Magic.”

Taylor’s music career took a major leap when she signed with Kanye West’s GOOD Music label in 2012. Her debut album “VII” was released in 2014 and showcased her distinctive R&B style blending classic soul with contemporary production. However, it was her second album “K.T.S.E.” (Keep That Same Energy), produced entirely by Kanye West and released in 2018 as part of his Wyoming Sessions, that brought her critical and commercial breakthrough. The album’s single “Gonna Love Me” earned her a Grammy nomination.

In 2020, Taylor released her third album “The Album,” which debuted at number eight on the Billboard 200 and earned her a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Album. The same year, she made history by becoming the first Black woman to be named “Sexiest Woman Alive” by Maxim magazine. Beyond music, Taylor has expanded into acting, appearing in films like “Coming 2 America” (2021), and has established herself as an accomplished music video and commercial director through her production company, The Aunties.

Taylor’s business ventures extend into fashion, where she has collaborated with brands including Adidas and PrettyLittleThing. She was previously married to NBA player Iman Shumpert, with whom she starred in the VH1 reality series “Teyana & Iman.” The couple, who have two daughters together, finalized their divorce in 2023. Taylor’s combined income from music, directing, acting, fashion partnerships, and reality television has built her substantial net worth.