The 'A Thousand and One' claims her estranged husband has begun to shut off the utilities in the house where she lives with their two children, leaving them without water.
- Jan 27, 2024
AceShowbiz - Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert's divorce only gets uglier. The singer/actress has accused her estranged husband of playing dirty, going as far as cutting utilities in the home where she lives with their two children.
In a new court filing obtained by TMZ, the "A Thousand and One" star recalls waking up one day to find the WiFi and cable had been turned off. One day later, the water stopped running. She fears that the former NBA star will follow through and cut off their gas and electricity, leaving her and their two children in a cold, dark home and without water.
Teyana says Iman moved out of the home back in October 2023 and shortly afterwards, his brother, who handles his personal affairs, told her that Iman intended to shut off the power. She claims since then Iman hasn't paid a cent of child support or covered any of the kids' expenses, including food and clothing costs.
The retired basketball player also allegedly left Teyana to deal with approximately $200,000 worth of home renovations, which he began three years ago. She says Iman told her his money is tied up in investments and asked her to cover the tab first and that he would reimburse her, but he has not paid her back.
The model/dancer points out that since their divorce is pending, the court has put a standing order in place which means both parties are supposed to maintain the status quo on their home and finances until the divorce is finalized. She asks the judge to hold Iman in contempt for violating the order and make him start handing over monthly child support.
Teyana filed for divorce from Iman in January 2023, months before she confirmed their separation in September. In the divorce docs, she accused her ex of being involved in multiple cheating scandals and "being extremely emotionally and mentally abusive."
Earlier this month, the 33-year-old multi-hyphenate filed separate documents claiming her estranged husband "consistently demonstrates a clear disregard for the safety of [their] minor children." She said he would smoke weed around their kids and was even under the influence when he was with them.
