Teyana Taylor Biography

Teyana Taylor is an American singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, choreographer, director, and model, known for her genre-blending R&B, visionary choreography, and standout film and television roles.
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Teyana Me Shay Jacqueline Taylor, born in Harlem, New York, is a multi-hyphenate entertainer whose career spans music, film, fashion, and choreography. She first drew industry attention as a teenager when she choreographed Beyoncé’s "Ring the Alarm" video and later appeared on MTV’s My Super Sweet 16, leading to a deal with Pharrell Williams’ Star Trak Entertainment. After early singles like "Google Me," she signed with Kanye West's GOOD Music imprint, releasing acclaimed projects including VII, K.T.S.E., and The Album, the latter debuting in the top ten on the Billboard 200.
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As an actress, Taylor has built an impressive résumé with roles in films such as Stomp the Yard 2: Homecoming (2010), Madea’s Big Happy Family (2011), A Thousand and One (2023), and the awards-season favorite One Battle After Another (2025), for which she earned a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress and an Academy Award nomination. A sought-after creative force behind the camera, she directs and choreographs under the moniker "Spike Tee," and her work on Kanye West’s Fade helped win the MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography, cementing her status as a visionary visual artist.

Filmography:

One Battle After Another (2025)
A Thousand and One (2023)
Madea’s Big Happy Family (2011)
Stomp the Yard 2: Homecoming (2010)