Teyana Taylor

Biography

Teyana Me Shay Jacqueli Shumpert, known professionally as Teyana Taylor, was born on December 10, 1990, and has made her mark as a multifaceted American singer, actress, dancer, and choreographer. Her career took off in 2005 when she signed with Pharrell Williams' Star Trak Entertainment. Taylor gained recognition for her choreography, notably for Beyoncé's "Ring the Alarm." She showcased her personality on MTV's My Super Sweet 16 before releasing her debut single, "Google Me," in 2008.

Teyana's collaborations with Kanye West on tracks like "Dark Fantasy" and "Hell of a Life" from his acclaimed 2010 album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, further elevated her profile in the music industry. As an actress, she has appeared in notable projects such as the VH1 series The Breaks, Lee Daniels' musical drama Star, and the film Coming 2 America available on Amazon Prime. Additionally, she starred alongside her husband, NBA player Iman Shumpert, in the reality series Teyana and Iman.

Her musical collaborations span a diverse array of artists, including legends like Lauryn Hill and Missy Elliott, and she has contributed songwriting credits for top names like Usher and Chris Brown. In a notable career highlight, Teyana won season seven of The Masked Singer in 2022 while performing as "Firefly," making her the youngest champion in the show's history at just 31.