Teyana Taylor confirms Iman Shumpert split, denies cheating rumors

Teyana Taylor (L) confirmed her separation from Iman Shumpert after seven years of marriage. File Photo by Chris Chew/UPI
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Sept. 18 (UPI) -- Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert have separated after seven years of marriage.

Taylor, a singer and actress, confirmed her split from Shumpert, a former professional basketball player, in a post Sunday on Instagram.

Taylor, 32, shared the news alongside a photo of herself and Shumpert, 33, dressed up as Wayne and Garth from Wayne's World. Taylor addressed the split and denied cheating rumors in the caption.

"AHT AHT! Not too much on my bestie! In all fairness, Iman and I separated and have been for a while. To be 1000% clear, 'infidelity' ain't one of the reasons for our departure," the star wrote.

"We are still the best of friends, great business partners and are one hell of a team when it comes to co-parenting our 2 beautiful children. Most importantly we are FAMILY & in the 10yrs together, 7yrs married we ain't ever played with or about THAT," she said.

Teyana Taylor (L) and Iman Shumpert attend the CFDA Fashion Awards in 2019. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Teyana Taylor (L) and Iman Shumpert attend the CFDA Fashion Awards in 2019. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

Taylor said she and Shumpert have "been able to successfully & peacefully separate without all of the outside noise" by keeping their split private until now.

"The only reason I'm even sharing THIS part of the chat is because the narratives are getting a little out of hand & it's unfair to all parties involved," she explained. "I hope this provided some clairty for y'all."

Teyana Taylor attends the Billboard Music Awards in 2022. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Teyana Taylor attends the Billboard Music Awards in 2022. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

Taylor and Shumpert married in October 2016 and have two children, daughters Iman "Junie" Tayla, 7, and Rue Rose, 3.

Teyana Taylor attends the CFDA Fashion Awards in 2019. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Teyana Taylor attends the CFDA Fashion Awards in 2019. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

Taylor released her third album, The Album, in June 2020, while Shumpert played for the New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers and other NBA teams during his career.