American singer and actress Teyana Taylor recently spoke openly about the $70,000 USD (approximately R 1.2 million) she paid to her ex-husband, Iman Shumpert.
She made this payment following a court order in their divorce proceedings.
TEYANA TAYLOR’S DIVORCE
Rather than regret the large sum, Taylor called it the “best little coin I ever spent” during an interview on The Breakfast Club radio show.
The payment came after Teyana Taylor was found in contempt of court for publicly discussing details of their divorce, violating a gag order, according to E News.
The court ruled that she must pay Shumpert’s legal fees amounting to $70,000 USD.
TEYANA TAYLOR’S FAMILY
Addressing the consequences, Taylor said, “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 added, “I will never have to deal with this again. I will never allow a person to silence me.”
The pair, who share two daughters, Junie, 9, and Rue Rose, 4, ended their marriage after seven years.
Teyana Taylor has expressed that despite the painful separation and public scrutiny. She views the payment as a necessary step to move on with peace of mind.
TEYANA TAYLOR PUBLIC MEDIA SCRUTINY
Teyana Taylor also revealed frustrations with the ongoing public and media speculation about their split.
She accused Shumpert of leaking information about the divorce to press outlets. She spoke out partly to counter false rumours.
“Every time something wonderful occurs in my life, it’s something related to this divorce,” she said.
RELATIONSHIPS AND PRIVACY
Teyana Taylor’s story is a reminder of the challenges public figures face with relationships and privacy.
It also exemplifies the importance of prioritising personal peace despite financial costs, a message that resonates universally.
With her legal matters behind her, she looks forward to new beginnings in life and career.
This candid admission offers a poignant view on finding closure and reclaiming one’s voice after a difficult marriage breakdown.
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