Sometimes moving on from a chapter in life comes with a price, and for Teyana Taylor, that price was $70,000.
The singer and actress recently opened up about the payment she made to her ex-husband, Iman Shumpert, following a court order tied to their divorce.
While it sounds like a hefty sum, Taylor sees it as an investment in her own peace.
Teyana Taylor’s Divorce Journey
The payment came after Taylor was found in contempt of court for speaking publicly about details of their divorce, which violated a gag order.
The court ruled that she must cover Shumpert’s legal fees, totaling $70,000 USD (around R1.2 million).
During an interview on The Breakfast Club radio show, Taylor called it “the best little coin I ever spent,” explaining that it was a small price to pay to finally close that chapter.
Putting Family First
Taylor emphasized that the payment allowed her to move forward.
“If it’s going to give me my peace and we can be done with this for good, I sent that wire so fast,” she said.
She added, “I will never have to deal with this again. I will never allow a person to silence me.”
The couple, who share two daughters, Junie, 9, and Rue Rose, 4, ended their marriage after seven years.
Taylor has expressed that, despite the public scrutiny and emotional toll, the payment was a necessary step to regain her peace of mind.
Frustrations with Public Scrutiny
Taylor also shared her frustrations with ongoing media attention and speculation surrounding the split.
She accused Shumpert of leaking information to the press, saying she spoke out partly to set the record straight.
“Every time something wonderful occurs in my life, it’s something related to this divorce,” she revealed, highlighting the constant intrusion public figures face when personal matters go public.
Finding Closure Beyond Money
Taylor’s story is a reminder that relationships and privacy are especially complicated in the spotlight.
It also underscores the value of prioritizing mental and emotional peace, even when it comes at a financial cost.
With the legal matters behind her, Taylor looks forward to new beginnings in both her personal life and career.
Her candid reflections offer a powerful message about reclaiming your voice and finding closure after a challenging breakup.
