American singer and actress who first gained visibility for her appearance on MTV’s reality show My Super Sweet 16. As a songwriter, Teyana Taylor has worked with popular artists such as Usher, Chris Brown, and Omarion. After releasing her debut mixtape, From a Planet Called Harlem, she signed a record deal with Kanye West’s label GOOD Music and has featured in a music video for his single “FADE”, featuring her performing a dance routine.
Birth Name
Teyana Taylor
Nickname
Tey
Profession
Recording Artist, Songwriter, Dancer, Actress, Model
Nationality
American
Contents
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Teyana Taylor was born on 10 December 1990, in Harlem, New York, United States.
Age
She’s currently 28 years old.
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Ethnicity
She is of African-American and Afro-Trinidadian ancestry.
Education
Unknown
Family Details
- Father – Unknown
- Mother – Unknown
- Siblings – She has two step-brothers and one step-sister.
Marital Status
Married
Spouse
Teyana Taylor married basketball player, Iman Shumpert in 2016. Together, they have a daughter, Iman Tayla Shumpert, Jr. She was born on December 16, 2015.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 4¼ inches
- In centimeters – 163 cm
- In meters – 1.63 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 52 kg
- In Pounds -115 lbs
Body measurements
- Measurements – 36-24-37
- Bust – 36 inches
- Waist – 24 inches
- Hip – 37 inches
- Bra Size – 34B
Body Build
Voluptuous
Eye Color
Light Brown
Hair Color
Black
Shoe Size
She wears a size 7 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Her dress size is 4 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Singing Debut
Taylor released her first mixtape, From a Planet Called Harlem on August 16, 2009. Her first studio album titled VII was released on November 4, 2014 through GOOD Music and Def Jam Records. the album peaked at #19 on US 200 Billboard and topped the charts of US R&B, and US R&B/Hh.
Film Debut
Taylor has her first starring role as Rena in the 2010 musical drama film Stomp the Yard 2: Homecoming.
Television Debut
In 2011, Taylor made a guest appearance on the comedy talk show The Mo’Nique Show as herself.
Famous For
She is best known for her singles and having worked with musicians Wiz Khalifa, Kanye West, Cam’ron and many others.
She garnered the attention of worldwide music fans in 2016 when she appeared in Kanye West’s FADE music video which featured her dancing in the gymnasium.
Brand Endorsements
she appeared in Adidas television commercial in 2013.
Teyana Taylor Favorites
- All Time Favorite Song – Color Me Pink (By Teyana Taylor)
Teyana Taylor Net worth
Taylor has an estimated net worth of $3 million. She lives in Los Angeles and owns a Bentley.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – teyanataylor
- Instagram – teyanataylor
- Twitter – TEYANATAYLOR
Teyana Taylor Facts
She started singing at the age of 9. She used to participate in a number of talent competitions, including the Apollo Theater National All-Stars talent search, while she was young.
Teyana Taylor has released one studio album, one compilation album, one extended play (EP), two mixtapes, and eight singles.
In 2012, Taylor singed a contract with The Island Def Jam Music Group, as well as with GOOD Music label. Previously, the actress was signed by Interscope Records and Star Trak Entertainment.
In 2015, she was a judge on the eighth season of the American competitive dance reality television series, America’s Best Dance Crew.
In March 2017, Teyana Taylor launched her “Fade 2 Fit” Workout Program, a ninety-day workout which centers around dance and fitness routines.