Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert Talk the Importance of Family

Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert prove to be the ultimate power couple. The powerful duo can add another accomplishment to the list: cover stars for Ebony Magazine.

Taylor and Shumpert, who wed in 2016, are accomplished multi-hyphenates. The couple shared their epic magazine cover with their pride and joy, their daughters, Iman Tayla “Junie” Shumpert Jr. and Rue Rose Shumpert. The family of four is seated on a couch outdoors, delivering a stunning photo. The couple opens up about their fame and success, but one thing will always come first: family.

Teyana is a rare talent. She is a dancer, a singer-songwriter, an actress, a director, and a model. Taylor is extremely busy these days: she’s currently on her final tour, The Last Rose Petal. After this iconic tour wraps up, she will begin her well-deserved retirement.

Despite the news of Taylor’s musical retirement, she is still involved in various creative projects. She is working with the legendary Dionne Warwick and revealed, “We’re doing a scripted series [about her life]. She’s put a majority of the creativity in the hands of myself and my production company, The Aunties, which is amazing.”

In addition, Taylor filmed a movie called A Thousand and One with A.V. Rockwell and Lena Waithe. She recalled the film experience, stating, “I think out of all the movies that I’ve done, this is going to be my coming out. People will really take me seriously. Usually, I’m in a lot of comedies, or a dance movie or something, but this film allows me to show my range. Since my retirement, I’ve been able to really lock in and be a method actor and just dial into my inner Viola Davis—I’m talking about the tears, the snot!”

Go, girlfriend! 🥰 @TEYANATAYLOR pic.twitter.com/XUWtFmoY4K

— Dionne Warwick (@dionnewarwick) June 9, 2021

Like Teyana, her husband Iman also has a number of accomplishments. The former NBA player-turned dancer is fresh off the Dancing with the Stars tour. Shumpert quickly became a fan favorite on the show, winning the Mirror Ball in Season 30 with partner Daniella Karagach-Pashkova. The dancing duo delivered memorable performances, resulting in a historic win. Shumpert became the first NBA player to win the show.

The couple wants to inspire their girls to pursue any endeavor they want. They are passionate about their projects, with the top priority being cultivating a legacy for their children. Teyana states, "We’re working to build generational wealth. We’re young and what I respect about Iman and I’s dynamic is that we empower and push one another to be better versions of ourselves all across the board. I love that our relationship goes beyond just support—we hold each other accountable to be greater. We are the example for our girls. And that’s our mentality: there’s always a new goal, a new dream, a new narrative that we want to create for our family and our legacy."

Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert are the ultimate power couple. They are a shining example for their young girls, inspiring them to do anything they want to do in this life. Fans can read the stunning cover story here.