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With a stream of high profile features and a GOOD Music signing under her belt, Teyana Taylor is one powerful female. Here's what you need to know about the singer, actress, dancer and entertainer.
Born on 10th December 1990, Teyana Taylor is 31 years old. Picture: Getty
In 2007, Taylor appeared on the fourth season of 'My Super Sweet Sixteen', the popular MTV reality series which focused on the lavish birthday parties of affluent teenagers. At the time, she has just been signed to Pharrell Williams' record label, and entered her birthday party in a giant Barbie Doll box! Picture: Getty
Teyana was raised in Harlem, New York City. She is her mother's only child. Her mother, Nikki Taylor, raised her with her family and managed her from early in her career. Her father has two sons and another daughter from separate relationships. Picture: Getty
After his explosive speech at the 2016 VMAs, Kanye West wasn't the only name on everyones lips. Teyana gave a jaw-dropping performance in West's music video for 'Fade', which he premiered during the award show, and people couldn't stop talking about the raunchy visual. Picture: Getty
Yes. Teyana Taylor's official Instagram name is @teyanataylor. Picture: Getty
According to earnthenecklace.com, Taylor's estimated net worth as of 2021 is around $5 million. This is likely a result of her various ventures in music, movies, fashion, modelling and, most recently, her reality TV show 'Teyana & Iman', which chronicles her life with her husband and their daughters. Picture: Getty
Teyana Taylor has two children, daughters Iman "Junie" Tayla and Rue Rose, with her husband Iman Shumpert. Taylor revealed on Instagram that Shumpert delivered Junie with his bare hands at their home before the medics could arrive! Picture: Getty
Nikki Taylor has been Teyana's manager since the beginning of her career. Nikki has been reported as a "major figure in the fashion industry" with a history in celebrity styling, and has numerous industry connections. Picture: Getty
Teyana Taylor and her husband Iman Shupert announced their second pregnancy in June 2020. Teyana revealed her baby bump for the first time in her music video for 'Wake Up Love', which also featured Iman and their daughter Juni. They welcomed daughter Rue Rose in September that year. Picture: Instagram
In 2016, a rumour circulated that rapper Eazy-E was the father of Teyana Taylor. The confusion was a result of Eazy-E’s daughter, Erin, appearing on MTV's 'My Super Sweet 16' - the same series Taylor appeared on. Both episodes aired in February 2007 but, despite the confusion, the rumours are false. Picture: Getty/Ruthless Records
In 2012, Teyana signed to Kanye West's GOOD Music label through Def Jam after leaving Pharrell Williams' Star Trek label. Following her signing, she featured on the GOOD Music compilation album 'Cruel Summer'. West is producing her sophomore album - title pending - which is set to drop 22nd June 2018. Picture: Getty
Teyana opened a nail salon, Junie Bee Nails, in February 2018 in collaboration with OPI, for whom she was already an ambassador. The 90's inspired salon is located in her hometown of Harlem, NYC, and the opening party was a star-studded affair with the likes of Missy Elliott and Lil' Kim in attendance. Picture: Getty
Taylor has collaborated on two campaigns with the sports giant. In March 2017, she released Reebok's 'Freestyle Hi' following the success of their first 'Free Your Style' campaign earlier that year. Picture: Getty
Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert star in - and executively produce- their own TV show, 'Teyana & Iman'. The show debuted in February 2018 and follows the couple as they navigate married life with their daughter Junie. Picture: Getty
Teyana has appeared in a number of films including Honey: Rise Up & Dance, Madea's Big Happy Family, Stomp The Yard: Homecoming and Gang Of Roses 2. Picture: Getty
Born in Harlem, NYC, Teyana is of Afro-Trinidadian descent. Picture: Getty