Teyana Taylor Confirms She’s Divorcing Iman Shumpert, Says It’s ‘Heartbreaking’ the Details Were ‘Leaked’

Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert are officially ending their marriage.

On Friday, the singer, 32, responded to the news that she filed for divorce from the former Cleveland Cavaliers guard, 33, after seven years of marriage. Taylor released the statement on social media, two days after TMZ first broke the news that she had privately taken legal action to end their relationship in January.

In a post on her Instagram Story, the “Gonna Love Me” singer said the divorce filing was “leaked.”

“I mind my own business, don’t bother anyone and you all know I’ve never played around with my kids, family and our privacy,” Taylor began the post. “I have not discussed this private matter with media outlets or blogs etc.”

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“So everyone claiming ‘Teyana said’ didn’t get any statements directly from ME,” she continued. “These statements are taken from private court documents that have been leaked to the public. It is very shocking that someone would take the time to make such a private matter public for the world to see.”

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The singer-songwriter — who has two daughters, Iman “Junie” Tayla, 7, and Rue Rose, 3, with the retired athlete — said “protecting my family is one thing I’ve ALWAYS done for my kids and I’ll continue to do so.”

“Please, if you all love playing nieces Junie & Rue as you all have shown, please allow me and my family some privacy to work this out in peace,” she finished, adding, “I love you all.”

Teyana Taylor, Iman Shumpert and their children.

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The news comes after Taylor confirmed they were splitting in September.

“Honestly, Iman and I are separated and have been for some time,” she wrote in an Instagram post on September 17. “To be 1000% clear, ‘infidelity’ is not one of the reasons for our departure. We are still best friends, great business partners, and one heck of a team when it comes to co-parenting our two beautiful children.”

“Most importantly, we are FAMILY and in 10 years together, 7 years married, we have never played with or around TIM,” One thousand and one added the actress.

Taylor noted that because she and Shumpert kept their personal business private, they “separated successfully and peacefully without any outside noise.”

Timeline of Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert’s relationship

She decided to come forward after rumors surfaced that the former NBA player was unfaithful in their marriage.

“The only reason I’m even sharing THIS part of the chat is because the stories are getting a little out of hand and it’s unfair to all parties involved,” she continued. “I hope this clears things up for you all. Okay aunty, taking you out of the chat, bye! 😘❤️🌹.”

The couple met in 2011 when the professional athlete introduced himself to her at a party.

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“He came up to me and tried to talk to me, but I was in a relationship,” Taylor told VladTV in a 2014 interview. “[He] he was always so outgoing, so outgoing and full of personality,” the Harlem native added of Shumpert, who was with the New York Knicks at the time.

During the 2016 interview The Wendy Williams ShowTaylor revealed that she and Shumpert got married privately.

Later, the singer of the song “Wake Up Love” told. GQ in a February 2017 cover story that their wedding ceremony took place at their home.

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“It was like our bathroom in our room, so right in front of the bathroom. We have double doors, so we opened the door. Basically, we got married at the scene of the crime. It was a really special moment to get married in that home period,” he said. Taylor.

The former couple, who are featured in the SKIMS campaign, also had a reality show on E! titled We Got Love Teyana and Imanwhich followed their family dynamics.

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