N
ClearHorizon News

Is Iman Shumpert Married To Wife Teyana Taylor? Gay Rumors Debunked

Author

Sebastian Wright

Updated on January 05, 2026

Is Iman Shumpert Married To Wife Teyana Taylor? He is making history as the first NBA player to qualify for the Dancing with the Stars finals. Here is what we know about Iman so far.

Shumpert is an American professional basketball player who won an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016. He was selected in the 17th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft by the New York Knicks and is currently a free agent. Besides basketball, Iman has also dabbled in rap music and released the song, “Knicks Anthem” in 2012.

He is currently participating in the Dancing with the Stars Season 30, along with his dance partner Daniella Karagach, and they have qualified for the finals. The couple tied for the highest score with 4 10’s in week 6 of the 10-week elimination competition. The dance went viral online and was regarded as one of the best dances in the show’s history. 

Table of Contents

Is Iman Shumpert Married To Wife Teyana Taylor?

Iman and Teyana got married on October 1, 2016, reports US Magazine. The couple has two children, Iman Tayla Shumpert Jr., and Rue Rose Shumpert. His wife gave birth to their first child in 2015 and Teyana confirmed her second pregnancy on June 12, 2020, in her “Wake Up Love” music video.

Teyana Taylor is an American singer, actress, songwriter, choreographer, and dancer. She has written records for several artists such as Omarion, Chris Brown, Usher and she has also appeared on runways during Fashion Week, including Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. She and her husband star in the VH1 reality television show Teyana and Iman. 

Gay Rumors Debunked 

The rumors about Iman Shumpert being gay have already been debunked. He is not gay and is happily married to singer Teyana Taylor. 

Meet Iman Shumpert Family

Iman was born in Berwyn, Illinois, to parents Odia Shumpert and L’Tanya Shumpert. His mother, L’Tanya, is an adjunct professor of art and design at Columbia College, and his father, Odia, is an insurance broker. He grew up with his family and siblings in Illinois.

What Is Iman Shumpert Net Worth?

Shumpert’s net worth is $30 million, whereas his salary is $11 million, as per Celebrity Net Worth.

He has played for teams such as Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, and Sacramento King. Iman’s high-top fade hairstyle during the 2012-2013 NBA season received high publicity.