Biography
Who is Teyana Taylor?
Early life and family
Teyana Taylor was born on December 10, 1990, in Harlem, New York City. Her mother is Nikki Taylor, and her father is Tito Smith. She descends from African American and Trinidadian roots. Her mother works as her manager throughout her professional career.
As a teenager, she gained early attention in the entertainment industry. At the age of fifteen, she worked as a choreographer for the music video of the song Ring the Alarm by Beyoncé. Shortly after, she secured a recording agreement with the Star Trak Entertainment label.
Musical career and albums
Teyana Taylor released her debut single titled Google Me in 2008. She later signed with Kanye West's GOOD Music label and appeared on the compilation album Cruel Summer. Her debut studio record, VII, reached the top position on the Billboard R&B and Hip-Hop Albums chart after its release in 2014.
She continued releasing projects including The Album in 2020 and Escape Room in 2025. Her work on music videos earned her accolades such as the MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography for her involvement in the video for the song Fade.
Acting and film projects
Transitioning into acting, Teyana Taylor appeared in films like Stomp the Yard 2: Homecoming and Madea's Big Happy Family. She later took on starring roles in the comedy sequel Coming 2 America and the drama film A Thousand and One, receiving critical praise for her portrayal of Inez.
For her performance in the film One Battle After Another directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, she won a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress. She also starred in the television drama series All's Fair and the Netflix film Straw.
Birthday and age
Teyana Taylor was born on December 10, 1990, which makes Teyana 35 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Teyana shares the date with 25 other famous people.
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