Age: 35
female
Teyana Me Shay Jacqueli Shumpert (born December 10, 1990) is an American singer, actress, dancer and choreographer. In 2005, she signed a record deal with Pharrell Williams' Star Trak Entertainment imprint. Afterwards, she choreographed the music video for "Ring the Alarm" by Beyoncé. Taylor would then appear on MTV's My Super Sweet 16, prior to the 2008 release of her debut single "Google Me". Soon after, she landed (uncredited) guest features on the songs "Dark Fantasy" and "Hell of a Life" by Kanye West, from his album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010). As an actress, Taylor has acted in the VH1 television series The Breaks, Lee Daniels' Star, and the Amazon Prime film Coming 2 America. Additionally, she starred in the VH1 reality show Teyana and Iman with her husband, basketball player Iman Shumpert. Taylor has collaborated with musicians such as Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, and Missy Elliott, and has co-written songs for several artists, including Usher, Chris Brown, and Omarion. In 2022, Taylor competed in season seven of The Masked Singer as "Firefly" of Team Good. During the finals, Taylor was declared the winner. At 31 years old, she became the youngest "winner" in the show's history.
Teyana Taylor
Musician/Director
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In the glitzy hills of Los Angeles, a group of high-profile, light-skinned and mixed-race Black women—icons in fashion, sports, and film—live their lives under a constant microscope. Known for their bold fashion choices, signature long tresses, and striking features, they are the targets of a relentless "Anti-Glam Squad." The show follows the "A-Listers" as they navigate red carpets and poolside galas in their signature strapless minis and designer swimwear, while the "Traditionalists"—a group of vocal, conservative critics who prefer modest attire and natural styling—clash with them at every industry event. The series explores themes of colorism, "pretty privilege," and the deep-seated tensions regarding how a Black woman "should" present herself to the world. It’s a battle of aesthetics, lifestyle, and the definition of Black womanhood in the 21st century.
