Whew! Roommates, Iman Shumpert had Teyana Taylor’s followers on protection on Monday (Might 6). The previous NBA participant prompted a commotion after publicly paying his estranged spouse a praise on her Met Gala slay.
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Quickly after celebrities started gracing the pink carpet, Iman took to X (previously Twitter) with some oblique reward. He wrote, “Yeah, you ate…however I ain’t telling you that sh*t [crying face emoticon.]”
For context, Teyana STEPPED with an archival look by The Blonds NY. Taylor wore her hair in a platinum blond half-up, half-down fashion whereas her physique was draped in a ruby-red mini robe with a protracted prepare. The bodice costume was lined in flowers, which appeared like a cute play on her ‘Rose In Harlem’ track. Observe that she’s been attending the Met solo since 2021.
What Else Did Iman Seemingly Say About Teyana At The Met Gala?
Although he didn’t name-drop Teyana, followers rapidly assumed that’s who he was talking about. In his replies to a number of X posts, he seemingly confirmed that. After somebody responded, “Hold it 100” to his put up, he replied, “Lol it was a cute method to say she kilt it. However individuals don’t chortle sufficient in life [angel emoticon].”
Swipe beneath to see a few of Iman’s X posts.
One other affirmation that he was talking on Taylor was a repost of a consumer describing his ex’s Met look. See what @iAmNoahsArk wrote beneath.
That she did!!!! The ability of that blonde hair lil pink costume combo! 😮💨 https://t.co/pnIvcvC5Df
— Nola Darling 💋 (@iAmNoahsArk) Might 7, 2024
He additionally seemingly denied accusations of being a “hater” when he reposted somebody’s reasoning about why he’s not. See @thatladyj’s put up beneath.
Lmao the reactions to this are loopy to me as a result of I really feel like if he was being “a hater” he wouldn’t say this the place she and everybody else might see it… ????? 🤪
however perhaps I’m trippin??? 🙄 https://t.co/hsLpgfVOkr
— Jubileeze (@thatladyj) Might 7, 2024
When a separate consumer known as him “messy,” Iman agreed however mentioned he wasn’t right here for the “improper matches” getting all of the love.
Asf however they was selling all of the improper matches. 😭. Couldn’t stand for it https://t.co/QORYY7uWSe
— Iman. (@imanshumpert) Might 7, 2024
One other consumer labeled his “antics” 0/10, and he challenged her to call somebody who seemed higher.
Who seemed higher? I’ll wait. https://t.co/sFHyo9SBYC
— Iman. (@imanshumpert) Might 7, 2024
In the meantime, Their Ongoing Courtroom Proceedings Haven’t Been As Good
His praise served as a second of sunshine amid their tainted joint persona. Over the previous couple of months, Iman and Teyana have slowly misplaced their “Black Love Targets” aura as media shops proceed to report on their divorce.
Teyana first confirmed their separation in September 2023 and denied reviews that her “bestie” had been untrue within the marriage. The break up appeared amicable, however that each one modified in November. That’s when their divorce submitting turned public. In it, Teyana accused Iman of treating her “cruelly and [displayed] excessive narcissistic habits all through nearly all of their marriage.” They each later launched statements asking for privateness.
However their divorce updates have continued to dominate headlines — from claims of Iman shutting off their house utilities to him allegedly working towards negligent baby care.
In March, her lawyer issued an announcement clarifying a divorce submitting in March that accused Shumpert of getting a sleepover with one other lady whereas caring for his or her daughters.
Her lawyer informed The Shade Room that Teyana is “not apprehensive nor involved about who her ex is relationship.” Her concern was “the protection of her children, remaining conscious of who’s round them and what they’re uncovered to, and making certain neither celebration is being irresponsible or reckless.”
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