Teyana Taylor Net Worth

What is Teyana Taylor's Net Worth?

Teyana Taylor is an American singer/songwriter, dancer, rap artist, and actress who has a net worth of $8 million. As we detail later in this article, during her divorce from NBA player Iman Shumpert, an unsubstantiated viral rumor spread claiming that Teyana received $10 million worth of homes from Shumpert in their divorce. This appears to have been a fake news viral story. More details in a moment.

Teyana Taylor began her professional career with an appearance on MTV's "My Sweet Sixteen." In 2007, she signed with Star Trak/Interscope Records but never released an album while with the label. After six years of frustration, Taylor parted from the record company amicably and began releasing her own projects independently. She released her first mixtape, "The Misunderstanding of Teyana Taylor," in early 2012, and the album spawned two singles. She has since signed with G.O.O.D. Music Group and The Island Def Jam Music Group.

Teyana released her debut studio album, "VII," in November 2014, and it reached #1 on the US R&B and US R&B/Hip-Hop charts and #19 on the Billboard 200. Taylor followed her successful debut with 2018's "K.T.S.E." and 2020's "The Album," and she has appeared in several films, including "Stomp the Yard: Homecoming" (2010), "Madea's Big Happy Family" (2011), and "Coming 2 America" (2021). In 2025, Teyana starred opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." In January 2026, she won a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress for her work in the movie.

Teyana has also designed sneakers for adidas, launched the Fade2Fit workout apparel line, and created the "Fade 2 Fit" Workout Program.

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Early Life

Teyana Taylor was born Teyana Me Shay Jacqueli Taylor on December 10, 1990, in New York City. She was raised in Harlem by her mother, Nikki Taylor, who worked as a single parent and later became deeply involved in managing her daughter's early career. Taylor has three half-siblings through her father, but she is her mother's only child. From a young age, she gravitated toward music, dance, and performance, beginning formal appearances by age nine.

As a child, Taylor competed in numerous talent showcases, including the Apollo Theater National All-Stars competition, where her confidence and stage presence stood out early. She has frequently credited her mother with shaping her artistic instincts and musical tastes. Influenced by artists such as Lauryn Hill, Michael Jackson, Brandy, Toni Braxton, and Stevie Wonder, Taylor developed an appreciation for classic R&B, performance-driven pop, and expressive choreography that would later become central to her career.

Career

Taylor's professional career began remarkably early. At just 15 years old, she served as a choreographer on Beyoncé's 2006 music video "Ring the Alarm," a rare opportunity that immediately set her apart from other teenage performers. In 2007, she signed with Pharrell Williams' Star Trak Entertainment, an imprint of Interscope Records, positioning her within a powerful creative ecosystem while still in her teens.

That same year, Taylor made her television debut on an episode of "My Super Sweet Sixteen" and appeared in Jay-Z's "Blue Magic" music video. In February 2008, she released her first commercial single, "Google Me," which reached the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. She followed with her debut mixtape, "From a Planet Called Harlem," in 2009, further establishing her as a promising young artist with a distinctive voice and image.

Mixtapes, Acting Roles, and GOOD Music

In the late 2000s and early 2010s, Taylor steadily expanded her résumé across music, film, and television. She appeared in "Stomp the Yard: Homecoming" and the Oxygen reality series "House of Glam" in 2010. That same year, she connected with Kanye West in a pivotal studio session that began informally when she was asked to offer fashion advice. While in the studio, West invited her to contribute vocals, leading to appearances on "Dark Fantasy" and "Hell of a Life" from "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy," as well as the GOOD Music track "Christmas in Harlem."

In January 2012, Taylor departed Star Trak and independently released the mixtape "The Misunderstanding of Teyana Taylor." Later that year, she signed with GOOD Music and The Island Def Jam Music Group, releasing tracks such as "Make Your Move" and "D.U.I." She also appeared on several songs from the GOOD Music compilation "Cruel Summer," which debuted near the top of multiple Billboard charts.

Albums, Visual Identity, and Cultural Impact

Taylor released her debut studio album, "VII," in November 2014, earning solid chart placements and critical attention. In 2015, she served as a judge on MTV's "America's Best Dance Crew" and released the EP "The Cassette Tape 1994." Her cultural visibility reached a new level in 2016 when Kanye West premiered the "Fade" music video at the MTV Video Music Awards. Taylor's physically demanding, unapologetic performance was widely praised and became one of the most discussed moments of the year.

In 2018, she released "K.T.S.E," which reached number two on the Billboard R&B chart. Two years later, she released "The Album," featuring collaborations with Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Missy Elliott, and Rick Ross. The project debuted at number one on the R&B chart and further solidified her reputation as a creatively independent artist.

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Film and Television Career

Teyana Taylor's acting career developed gradually alongside her music, with early roles that emphasized her natural screen presence before expanding into more substantial dramatic work. Her first film appearances came in the early 2010s, including a supporting role in Tyler Perry's "Madea's Big Happy Family," which introduced her to mainstream film audiences. While these early projects were modest in scope, they allowed Taylor to gain experience on set and establish herself as a credible performer beyond music and dance.

Throughout the late 2010s, Taylor steadily built a résumé across film and television. She appeared in dance-driven and youth-oriented films such as "Honey: Rise Up and Dance" and Netflix's "The After Party," while also taking on roles in urban dramas like "The Trap." On television, she held recurring or guest roles on series including "The Breaks," "Star," and "Hit the Floor," where her athleticism, charisma, and emotional range translated naturally to serialized storytelling. These projects helped reposition her from celebrity casting to a performer taken increasingly seriously within scripted entertainment.

Taylor's defining acting breakthrough arrived with her performance in "One Battle After Another," directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The film, released in 2025, became a major critical and commercial success, grossing more than $200 million worldwide and emerging as a dominant force during awards season. Taylor's supporting performance drew widespread acclaim for its emotional depth, restraint, and vulnerability, marking a clear departure from her earlier screen roles.

Her work in the film earned her multiple awards nominations and culminated in a major milestone at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, where she won Best Supporting Actress. The win represented a turning point in her career, signaling her arrival as a serious dramatic actress capable of competing alongside established film performers. Critics and industry observers widely viewed the performance as a reintroduction of Taylor, not as a musician crossing into acting, but as a fully formed screen talent in her own right.

Iman Shumpert Marriage

Teyana married NBA player Iman Shumpert in 2016. They welcomed daughters Junie and Rue on December 16, 2015, and September 6, 2020, respectively. Iman delivered both children at home. In 2018, the couple starred on their own VH1 reality show, "Teyana and Iman."

In January 2023, Teyana quietly filed for divorce from Iman. Interestingly, their divorce remained unknown publicly until November 2023.

Alleged Divorce Settlement

A widely shared (but unsubstantiated) tweet that went viral in March 2025 claimed:

"Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert have finalized their divorce settlement, with Teyana receiving four homes worth more than $10 million, a single seven-figure payment, and several luxury cars such as a $300k Maybach, a $70k Mercedes Sprinter, and a tour bus. She maintains complete ownership of her companies. Additionally, Iman Shumpert must pay $8,000 each month in child support for his daughters, Junie and Rue Rose, and he is responsible for the entire expense of their private school tuition."

We could not find any evidence that supports the claim about Teyana receiving $10 million worth of homes. That claim appears to be made up out of thin air. As we detail at the end of this article, Iman and Teyana never owned $10 million worth of homes. During their marriage, they owned ONE home together. That home, located in Studio City, California, was purchased for $3 million in 2008 and sold for $4 million in 2022. Here's what is known about their divorce based on actual legal filings:

• In the immediate wake of their divorce, Teyana claimed that Iman withdrew $4 million from their shared accounts.
• She also claimed he left her responsible for $200,000 worth of home repairs.
• In a June 2024 court filing, Iman requested an adjustment in his $8,000 per month child support payments because, according to his filings, Teyana at that time was making roughly twice as much money per month as him.
• His filing alleged that he averages around $48,000 per month in income, while Teyana makes around $94,000.

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Awards and Nominations

In 2017, Taylor shared the MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography for Kanye West's "Fade" alongside Guapo, Matthew Pasterisa, Jae Blaze, and Fonzworth Bentley, a performance that became one of the most talked-about moments of the year. Her work behind the camera was later recognized in 2020, when she was named Video Director of the Year at both the BET Awards and the BET Hip Hop Awards, reflecting her growing influence as a visual creative.

Taylor has also received multiple nominations across major Black music award shows. She was nominated for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist and the BET Her Award at the 2019 BET Awards, and earned nominations for Best Dance Performance at the Soul Train Music Awards in both 2019 and 2020.

Her most significant acting recognition came in January 2026, when Taylor won her first Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in "One Battle After Another." The win marked a major milestone in her career and cemented her transition into critically acclaimed film acting after years of success in music, dance, and directing.

Real Estate

In 2018, Teyana and Iman paid nearly $3 million for a 5,700-square-foot home in the Studio City area of Los Angeles. They put it on the market for $3.695 million in August 2020. The home includes five bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen, a movie theater, a spa bathroom, and a swimming pool. They sold the home in June 2022 for $4 million.

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