Teyana Taylor has had a whirlwind of a year. Despite being knee-deep in a legal battle with ex-husband Iman Shumpert, the multitalented entertainer pushed forward with her career in 2025. From acting alongside Kim Kardashian in an upcoming project, to starring in Netflix’s Kevin Hart comedy 72 Hours, and gearing up for her musical return with a new album — Teyana was booked and busy. But just as she was preparing to fully embrace her comeback, life threw her a major curveball.
In a heartfelt message to her 18.2 million Instagram followers, the 34-year-old revealed that she’s been privately dealing with vocal health issues. Doctors discovered a noncancerous growth on one of her vocal cords that has been causing serious discomfort. “Thankfully, we caught it & it’s treatable—but it does mean I need to pause and give myself time to fully heal,” she explained. This unfortunate diagnosis comes just as she was ready to drop her fourth studio album, Escape Room, on August 22. Despite postponing appearances like her feature on Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson’s podcast, the album is still set to drop on schedule. She described it as “the most personal body of work I’ve ever created,” and promised fans she’ll be back “stronger, softer, and singing again.”
This isn’t the first time Teyana has faced a health scare. Back in 2021, she underwent surgery to remove dense breast tissue due to her family history of cancer. Her strength and resilience have been consistent, even as her personal life continues to play out publicly.
Taylor and Shumpert’s divorce, which began in 2023 after seven years of marriage, started off as amicable. They were co-parenting peacefully and living separately, maintaining a respectful front. But things took a turn when court documents surfaced. Teyana cited “cruel treatment” as the reason for the split, and since then, the exes have been locked in an increasingly bitter legal battle. Iman filed a motion seeking to fine or jail Taylor, accusing her of shouting inflammatory racial slurs in front of their children — claims she firmly denied. In response, she accused him of being in contempt of court. What started as a quiet separation quickly spiraled into public court filings and messy accusations from both ends.
Still, through the chaos, Taylor remains focused. With her acting career gaining momentum, her music return on the horizon, and her vocal recovery in motion, she’s not backing down. She’s done it before, and as she says, she’ll return with “even more fire, more purpose, and the best version of me.” One thing’s clear: Teyana Taylor’s resilience is as powerful as her talent — and no legal drama or health scare can dim her comeback.
