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Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert's Love Story In Photos

In honor of their third wedding anniversary, peep these photos of the superstars giving us Black love goals galore.
Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert's Love Story In Photos
Teyana Taylor
By Jasmine Grant · Updated November 3, 2020
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Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert’s love story unfolded in the most beautiful way possible, and we love that they’ve brought their fans along for the ride.

The couple originally met in 2014 while they both were healing from a breakup. Initially, Taylor had her reservations. But they became friends and, eventually, so much more. In September 2015, the couple announced they were expecting a daughter together, got engaged that fall at their baby shower and welcomed their daughter in December.

Even though we proudly put them in the Black Love Goals category, Taylor humbly suggests that all she and her husband are trying to do is show the good, bad and in between of marriage and parenthood. “Were here to inspire couples,” Teyana told ESSENCE exclusively. “People see the glitz and glamour. That’s 10% [of it.] They don’t really get to see that 90% of the blood, sweat and tears.”

Here’s to three years of the Shumperts keeping fun, spicy and honest! Scroll through the gallery for a glimpse at heir love story.

01
How They Met
Teyana told Wendy Williams that she initially played hard to get. “I didn’t like him at first,” she said. “When I first met him, he had just gotten drafted. He was young and doing a lot. I was at a party. He was drunk and had his shirt off. It was just too much going on, baby.” Eventually, the two became friends and a whole lot more.
Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert's Love Story In Photos
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Her Biggest Fan
These two cutie pies made one of their first red carpet appearances at the 2015 Kids Choice Sports Awards. Iman was clearly smitten from day one!
Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert's Love Story In Photos
03
Right By My Side
Teyana says the turning point in their relationship came when Iman suffered a knee injury. She apparently cleared her schedule to be by his side, and that’s when their relationship blossomed.
Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert's Love Story In Photos
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Party of 3
In September 2015, Shumpert announced via Instagram that he and Teyana were about to become parents. “I couldn’t be more happy than to share my first child with the woman I intended to have my family with. Iman Taylor Shumpert Jr is expected to enter this world ‘1.16.16’,” he wrote.
Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert's Love Story In Photos
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Mrs. Shumpert
Iman asked for Teyana’s hand in marriage at the pair’s royal-themed baby shower. The basketball player chose a gorgeous ruby red ring to pop the questions with. Tears flowed as the singer said yes!
Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert's Love Story In Photos
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I Now Pronounce You…
In September 2016, the singer confirmed that she and Shumpert had tied the knot! One month later, the couple shared photos on Instagram from their wedding day, where the family of three rocked matching leather biker jackets that read “I do.” The casual ceremony took place at a very sentimental location – in their home, in the very same spot they welcomed their first child.
Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert's Love Story In Photos
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Love Of My Life
“Junie is the star of our whole world,” Taylor told People in March 2018. “Honestly, like one thing we want to do is give Junie the freedom to do whatever it is her little mind desires.”
Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert's Love Story In Photos
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Always Got Mom’s Back
The proud parents shared a moment with their daughter during Teyana’s tour with Jeremih in 2018.
Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert's Love Story In Photos
09
Walk On The Wild Side
One of the things fans love most about Taylor and Shumpert is that they’re never afraid to dish about what goes in their bedroom. In fact, they’ve even confirmed that they occasionally partake in threesomes (she even sang about it on the song “3Way” from her album KTSE).
Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert's Love Story In Photos
10
Partners in Crime…and Costume!
Don’t you just love a cute couple moment? The superstars arrived at the 2016 VH1 Hip Hop Honors with outfits inspired by Lil’ Kim and The Notorious B.I.G.
Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert's Love Story In Photos
11
Showtime!
Taylor often brings her hubby onstage during her performances for a serenade and dance, and he clearly doesn’t mind!
Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert's Love Story In Photos
12
Effortlessly Fly
The couple is known to experiment with their style and coordinate epic looks. Every day is Fashion Week with the Shumperts!
Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert's Love Story In Photos
13
BFFS
When he’s your homie, lover and friend! >
Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert's Love Story In Photos
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2017 MTV Video Music Awards – Arrivals
We love their memorable family moments, like when Taylor paid homage to her icon Janet Jackson at the 2017 VMAs red carpet while matching with her little girl.
Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert's Love Story In Photos
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Hardly Home But Always Reppin’
Teyana spoke with ESSENCE exclusively about how she and her hubby keep things spicy with such busy schedules and juggling parenthood. “We have to take advantage [when we’re both free.] We have to do it like three times in one day just to last us for the week.”
Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert's Love Story In Photos
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A+ Chemistry
The Shumperts recently took GQ’s Couple’s Quiz where Iman was quizzed about his wife’s favorite things. Yes, he passed with flying colors. This is what true chemistry looks like!
Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert's Love Story In Photos
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Lights, Camera, Action!
The couple’s VH1 reality show Teyana & Iman premiered in March 2018, giving fans a look into their unconventional relationship and unbreakable bond.
Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert's Love Story In Photos
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Daddy’s Girl
Iman and Junie have the cutedt daddy-daughter relationship.
Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert's Love Story In Photos
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Loving You Always
These two are cute beyond words!
Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert's Love Story In Photos
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Black Love Goals!!
Keep love alive, y’all!
Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert's Love Story In Photos
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