Why Teyana Taylor says $70,000 divorce payment to Iman Shumpert was best money she 'ever spent'

Nbcwashington · Aug 29, 2025 · 435 words · By Will Reid; E Online

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What to know about Why Teyana Taylor says $70,000 divorce payment to Iman Shumpert was best money she 'ever spent'

Online When it comes to her divorce, Teyana Taylor isn’t looking back.

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Online When it comes to her divorce, Teyana Taylor isn’t looking back.

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The "A Thousand and One" star was recently found in contempt of court and ordered to pay her ex-husband Iman Shumpert $70,000 after violating terms of their divorce by speaking out publicly, according to multiple outlets.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “A judge ruled that Teyana Taylor was in willful contempt of court for violating the divorce decree”

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No evidence was found through web search or Wikipedia to confirm or deny contempt of court rulings related to the divorce decree.

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Claim 2: “Teyana Taylor accused Iman Shumpert of leaking details of a supposed divorce settlement”

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No evidence was found through web search or Wikipedia to confirm or deny allegations about leaked divorce settlement details.

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Claim 3: “Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert share daughters Iman 'Junie' (9) and Rue Rose (4)”

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No evidence was found through web search or Wikipedia to confirm or deny details about Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert's children.

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Claim 4: “Teyana Taylor was recently found in contempt of court and ordered to pay her ex-husband Iman Shumpert $70,000”

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Wikipedia entries for Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert do not mention any contempt of court rulings, legal fees, or divorce-related financial obligations. No other sources were found to corroborate this claim.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of award and nominations received by American actress, singer, and music director Teyana Taylor.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_awards_and_nominations…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Teyana Me Shay Jacqueline Taylor (; born December 10, 1990) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, model, dancer, choreographer, and music video director. Her accolades include a Golden Globe Awa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teyana_Taylor

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — American singer Teyana Taylor has released three studio albums, one compilation album, three mixtapes, and sixteen singles (including four as a featured artist and two promotional singles). In 2009, T…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teyana_Taylor_discography

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Claim 5: “Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert announced their breakup in 2023 after seven years of marriage”

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Wikipedia pages for both individuals do not mention their marital status, separation dates, or relationship duration. No evidence supports or contradicts the claim.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Iman Asante Shumpert ( ee-MAHN; born June 26, 1990) is an American former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Georgia Tech…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iman_Shumpert

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Claim 6: “The court found that Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert never entered into a 'Settlement' prior to their divorce”

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No evidence was found through web search or Wikipedia to confirm or deny the existence of a formal divorce settlement.

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Claim 7: “The divorce between Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert was finalized in July 2024”

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Wikipedia entries for both parties focus on professional careers rather than personal life details. No information about divorce finalization dates was found in the provided evidence.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Album is the third studio album by American singer Teyana Taylor. The album was released on June 19, 2020, through GOOD Music and Def Jam Recordings, almost exactly two years after her 8 track sec…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Album_(Teyana_Taylor_album…

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Claim 8: “Iman Shumpert accused Teyana Taylor of violating terms of their divorce agreement by speaking publicly about the matter”

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No evidence was found through web search or Wikipedia to confirm or deny allegations about public discussion of the divorce agreement.

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