"He was good and married when this sh*t started" - Teyana Taylor's friend responds to viral pics of Iman Shumpert and Amber Rose

Former basketball player Iman Shumpert was seen at a Miami beach on September 19 with model Amber Rose, sparking dating rumors. He wore white shorts, while she was in a black swimsuit. Photos of their outing went viral, coinciding with Shumpert's recent divorce from Teyana Taylor.

In response, Taylor's friend D. Asia N. (@d.asian_) commented on The Shade Room's Instagram post about Shumpert and Rose's pictures.

“Y’all making excuses about him being single, but he was good and married when this sh*t started. Corny asf!” D. Asia N. wrote.

While Teyana’s friend has insinuated that the former New York Knicks star was romantically involved with Amber Rose, and it began way before he divorced Taylor, so far, Shumpert has not commented on the allegation.

---

Exploring more on what Teyana Taylor’s friend said about Iman Shumpert and Amber Rose

Earlier this week, images of Iman Shumpert spending time with Amber Rose circulated on social media platforms. So far, the exact nature of their relationship remains unconfirmed. However, the duo was seen hanging out on the beach, sharing conversations and laughs, and socializing with fellow beachgoers. Reportedly, they later returned to their “swanky oceanfront hotel” together after spending a day at the beach.

In the wake of the now-viral photos, Iman’s ex-wife Teyana Taylor’s friend D. Asia N. commented on The Shade Room’s Instagram post. She called out Iman Shumpert by writing:

“This is so funny to me because when we were on that boat on New Year's Eve, you & your friends villainized me for peeping the sneaky sh*t that was going on while Teyana and her kids were on that same boat… and I was right!”

She further continued:

“This proves my point, then you want to be crying a river on that girl [over] phone the next day. My friend has been nothing but graceful this whole time, but you played a f*cking game.”

D. Asia N. apologized to Teyana Taylor for getting into the issue “deep,” noting that she did it only because she was tired of taking the “high road.” She also mentioned how Taylor tried “everything in your (her) power” to save Iman Shumpert and his “image.”

Teyana’s friend wrapped up by slamming Amber Rose and claimed how she “recorded the whole conversation” in case the latter ever tried to “deny it for these blogs.” She also asked fans of Iman Shumpert not to make “excuses” for him or hint that he is “single,” alleging that the whole thing began when he was still “married.”

So far, neither of the parties involved has commented on the matter. Notably, the NBA star and Rose appeared together on BET’s College Hill: Celebrity Edition in 2022.

---

In brief, looking at Iman Shumpert and Teyana Taylor’s divorce

Iman Shumpert and Teyana Taylor tied the knot in October 2016. They share two daughters, Imana Tayla “Junie” Shumpert Jr. (born in 2015) and Rue Rose Shumpert (born in 2020).

In September 2023, the couple announced their decision to split via a joint Instagram post. However, later, Teyana clarified that they had been separated for months. It was also revealed that she secretly filed for divorce in January 2023, which was finalized in June 2024.

According to the legal documents obtained by Vibe, Taylor reportedly filed for divorce and accused Shumpert of “extreme emotional and mental abuse.” The documents also mention that Teyana’s rising stardom allegedly made him angry and she had to “intentionally dim her light for her husband to try to have a harmonious and peaceful marriage.” Elsewhere, in the divorce filing, the Coming 2 America actress claimed that Iman Shumpert “did not want her to work” and she lost out on many acting opportunities for the same.

The former Cleveland Cavaliers player reportedly paid a hefty, one-time, seven-figure alimony to his ex-wife as part of the divorce settlement. He was also court-ordered to pay monthly child support of $8000 and their children’s private school fees.