Ex-NBA participant Iman Shumpert, 33, and singer Teyana Taylor, 32, have separated after seven years of marriage. The couple tied the knot on Oct. 1, 2016.
The “Google Me” singer denied rumors that the previous Cleveland Cavaliers guard had been dishonest on her.
“AHT AHT! Not an excessive amount of on my bestie! In all equity, Iman and I are separated and have been for some time,” Taylor wrote Sunday on Instagram in a prolonged caption subsequent to an image of her and Shumpert dressed as Wayne and Garth from Wayne’s World.
“In all equity, Iman and I are separated and have been for some time. To be 1000% clear, ‘infidelity’ ain’t one of many causes for our departure.
“We’re nonetheless one of the best of associates, nice enterprise companions and are one hell of a group in terms of co-parenting our 2 stunning kids. Most significantly we’re FAMILY & within the 10yrs collectively, 7yrs married, we ain’t ever performed with or about THAT.”
In her submit, Teyana Taylor added that she and Shumpert saved their separation non-public at first, which was why “we’ve been capable of efficiently & peacefully separate with out all the outdoors noise.”
“The one motive I’m even sharing THIS a part of the chat is as a result of the narratives are getting a little bit out of hand & it’s unfair to all events concerned,” she continued. “I hope this offered some readability for y’all. Okay AunTey taking y’all again out the chat bye!”
Shumpert didn’t talk about the information on his personal Instagram, nor did he touch upon Taylor’s.
Earlier than saying their separation, Taylor’s final submit that includes her husband was on his birthday in June. She referred to as him a “king” on the finish of the caption as she described him as “one of many best items I’ve ever acquired.”
“Your birthday will at all times be considered one of my favourite days…As a result of on this present day 33 years in the past an excellent dope human being was born. My greatest buddy, my husband, my kids’s dad, my different half,” she continued. “Loopy how ya bday seems like my day trigger you a present.”
Ex-Cleveland Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert, singer Teyana Taylor are now not collectively after 7 years of marriage
In the meantime, Shumpert’s final Instagram submit about his spouse got here on Mom’s Day in Might. He praised the mom of his two children, writing, “Your power, persistence and persistence has by no means ceased to amaze me. As we proceed to rejoice you 12 months in and 12 months out for being all you might be I really like that we take time yearly for this vacation.
“Your lil head matches all the hats irrespective of the dimensions…however there’s one thing so stunning about that mommy hat, so pure and so ceaselessly! Carry on pushing the love and creating the recollections that remind us what this life is about. We love you.”
The couple plans to proceed elevating their two kids — Iman “Junie” Shumpert, 7, and Rue Rose Shumpert, 3. Their high precedence has at all times been taking good care of Junie and Rue.
In April, Taylor informed Those who her “infants are good,” additionally saying they’re “getting massive,” particularly Rue. “My youngest is speaking an excessive amount of,” she added. “I can’t imagine she’s a speaking two. She is a speaking two, for positive!”
Taylor went into early labor in 2015, and Iman Shumpert assisted in her supply. On June 12, 2020, Taylor confirmed her second being pregnant in her music video for her 2020 single “Wake Up Love.”
Moreover, Shumpert was chosen seventeenth total by the New York Knicks within the 2011 NBA Draft out of Georgia Tech. After 4 seasons (2011-15) with the Knicks, the Illinois native was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. He helped Cleveland win its first NBA championship in 2016.
Following 4 seasons (2015-18) with the Cavs, Shumpert went on to play for the Sacramento Kings (2018-19), Houston Rockets (2018-19 season), and Brooklyn Nets (2019-20 season, 2020-21 season).
