Teyana Taylor has found herself in the midst of a contentious legal battle with her ex-husband, Iman Shumpert. The former NBA player has filed a petition for contempt against Taylor, alleging that she has not adhered to the terms of their divorce agreement. This legal dispute has escalated, with Shumpert accusing Taylor of making racial insults in front of their children, which he claims has caused emotional distress for the kids. In response, Taylor has firmly denied these allegations and is fighting back in court.
The drama began when Shumpert filed a petition claiming that Taylor violated their divorce agreement. He is demanding that she pay $1,000 or face the possibility of imprisonment for up to 20 days. This situation has drawn significant public attention, especially given the high-profile nature of their relationship and the couple’s shared parenting of their daughters, Junie and Rue Rose.
Taylor’s defense against the allegations
In court documents obtained by In Touch, Taylor has denied Shumpert’s claims that she has willfully disclosed private details of their divorce settlement. She previously took to Instagram Live to address accusations of being a “gold digger” regarding her financial settlement from Shumpert. Taylor has also refuted claims that her social media activity has negatively impacted Shumpert’s finances or reputation.
One of the most serious allegations made by Shumpert is that Taylor has used racial slurs against him in front of their children. His legal team described these actions as a “contemptuous violation,” suggesting that Taylor is attempting to undermine his relationship with their daughters. However, Taylor has categorically denied these accusations, labeling them as fabrications and requesting the court to dismiss Shumpert’s petition.
Shumpert’s emotional response
In a previous podcast appearance on “Tap In With TT,” Shumpert expressed how deeply hurt he felt by Teyana’s accusations. He addressed claims that he is a neglectful father and that he has smoked marijuana around their children. Shumpert acknowledged that these allegations have affected him personally, but he is striving to rise above the negativity surrounding their split.
“We had great years together. So, it’s like, I can’t let this now cause it to be negative stuff,” Shumpert said, reflecting on their past.
Both parents have expressed concern for their daughters amidst this public dispute. Shumpert’s legal team has claimed that the ongoing conflict has forced the children to act as “peacemakers” between their parents, which is a distressing situation for any child. Taylor has also denied claims that she has interfered with Shumpert’s access to their daughters, stating that she has not pulled them out of school without reason.
