*EXCLUSIVE* Singer Teyana Taylor Tells All: Who you calling a b*tch?
I tell ya kiddies…There’s nothing better than good conversation over some banging chicken wings with hot sauce!!
Two days ago I sat down at Roscoe’s chicken and waffles in LA with recording artist and Pharell Williams protege, Teyana Taylor. No publicist, no manager and no holds barred!!! Although she’s only officially released one single “Google Me,” Teyana Taylor has become one of the most talked about new artists. She’s made fast friends with a slew of industry power players and has managed to build relationships with a handful of A-list music artists. This is why certain people have questioned ‘Who is Teyana Taylor and what does she do?’ She didn’t come across as a “Ms. Goodie Too Shoes” but rather as an ambitious young woman with big dreams, who is comfortable in her skin and is being true to herself. Soon after spending time with Teyana Taylor I realized just how creative, energetic, and business minded she is.
Photos by Chan Andre of voyuer photography INC and Makeup by Terrell Mulllen
Teyana greeted me by asking where she could get a Shenaynay wig because she and her assistant Davon are planning to dress up as Shenaynay and Keylolo from “Martin” for Halloween. Over the course of the next hour Teyana opened up to me about her sexual preference and virginity, rumors about her relationship with Chris Brown, her secret crush and more. For all of you who’ve asked the question “What exactly does she do?” I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised to find out she does a whole helluva lot…..especially to be only 18 years old. Enjoy!…..
POP THE HOOD FOR THE INTERVIEW…….
Are you an only child?
Yes…I mean no. I’m an only child on my mom’s side, she was a single parent. I have 2 brothers and a lil sister on my father’s side. (Like many of us, Teyana’s father wasn’t around much in her life.) My older brother Rich is 19, I’m 18, my younger brother Tito is 17 about to be 18, and my little sister diamond is 11 or 12. You see me and my brothers are tight in age…..you see what I’m getting at? My dad was pretty much out there with the women. I’m cool with all of my dad’s baby mothers though… and my dad just had another baby by another shorty. Sometimes I think, man how you gonna keep having babies when u can’t take care of the ones you got?? Lolol… and he’s only like 35 or 36 years old.
Preach! Tell me something that no one knows about you Teyana..
Well I’m addicted to Jimmy Neutron cartoons and donuts. I’m really a fat kid at heart. I eat everything!!!!! But at least I workout and dance alot too. People always ask how I stay so skinny . Its because I do leglifts on the treadmill. That’s how you get a six pack.
Leglifts on a treadmill TT? How do u do that without busting ya azz???
By holding onto the bars. ( I give her a side eye) Hello!!! I’m no hater. I’ll tell ya how to get my body. Some people wanna be selfish and keep all that stuff to themselves. If someone asks me, I’ll tell em that is how you get a six pack of abs.
You’re a twitter maniac lady, over the past 3 months we’ve seen pictures posted on twitter by either you, Chris Brown, or Soulja Boy. These pics of course prompted rumors that maybe you were dating both of them, first Chris and then Soulja. Was there any truth to the rumors?
Yeh I know. I mean No…no. Chris is my brother. I’ve always said that. People say a lot of things about me and I’m like I’m only 18. Really??? Is it that serious? People have said I was gay and all type of stuff.
Hmm I didn’t hear that one…
Yeh some bloggers, well not really bloggers, but the commenters have said that about me. How can I be gay if I’m still a virgin? .
Wait Wait Wait…your still a virgin?? I’m really happy to hear that.
Yes. The one thing people can never say is that I’m a hoe. I have a purity ring. The only time you get in trouble is if you attempt to do something. If your laying up on a boy then something is going to happen. So I just keep my legs closed until I am ready for that. I can’t have a boyfriend because the only thing they want to do is have sex. I don’t want no fingers up there, no penis, nothing!!! Uh uh (shaking her head no).
You know many young girls think that virginity is lame and promiscuity is cool. They succumb to peer pressure and then find themselves in grown folks situations that they aren’t equipped to handle. So I’m pleasantly surprised to hear that you have your head on straight.
Egypt I even try to teach these girls. I hold bible study class at St. Lukes church in Harlem when I’m home. I actually teach the class because I want them to know its okay to praise God and keep your legs closed. I’m just trying to be a good example right now. It’s funny because when I had my 18th birthday I wore this Herve Lager dress and peeps were like Whoaaaaa Teyana. I guess that’s because I always try to dress my age, I just started wearing dresses so they were shocked. But that night I had to make people know that if I want to get on my girlie stuff then I will do that. These female artists need to know that if and when I’m ready to bust out and throw it on….Be afraid…..be very afraid!! (laughs) But I want to be a good example. I’m a lady and I think people respect that.
You mentioned negative blogs earlier. Do you think you’ve been getting a fair shake on the net?
Not really, like a while back I took up for Chris Brown and got called a dumb bitch by Perez Hilton. I mean that was crazy. He got mad because I wouldn’t respond back to him. He just wanted the publicity and he is not gonna get it on my back. I took up for Chris because he was my friend and my brother even before the Rihanna stuff. I’m not gonna leave him because he made a mistake.
What do you think about Chris’ decision to go on the radio recently and talk about that night with Rihanna. Was it a wise decision?
I feel like every decision he made was right. He had to go on and talk about the situation because no one heard his side. I don’t condone what he did. It’s never right to hit a woman. But I’m gonna be by his side anyway.
Recently, a certain radio personality put you on blast by asking “What exactly does Teyana Taylor do?”, as if to question your relevance. A few other websites have mistakenly called you a rapper. Do you want to respond?
Yeh I know who your talking about and when it happened I was like Wow!! That’s just so fake because he was just smiling in my face before that….but nevermind that. Here’s the deal. I have a Lipgloss line coming out called “Dope lips.” We are still developing it but I’m excited because we have ‘Salute The Nude’ under the lipgloss line for all the girls who like nude colors. It will come in all different shades. The website is www.DopeLips.com
I’m a Songwriter too, I’m about to write for Blackstreet and Usher. I wrote a Timbaland track for Usher, Teddy Riley heard it and said “That’s crazy!! If Usher don’t want it then bring it here.” So now I’m about to write for their album. I’m writing stuff with Chris Brown, Omarion, oh and I’m about to start getting in with Brandy too. So I am really heavy into songwriting.
I have my own publishing company called “I Am McLovin Publishing”. I am also hosting the Jamaican Awards (YVA) in Kingston in February because the kids in Jamaica love me. I didn’t even realize I had so many Jamaican Fans. I’m in the newest Source magazine with Yung Money on the cover and I’m about to do the covers of Persona and Bleu Magazines. I’m a model too! I modeled for Zac Posen and Deisel during “Fashion Week” in Miami. And I did a campaign for “Married to the Mob.”
Wait a minute, how tall are you?
(laughs) 5 foot 7. I’m 5 foot 7 Egypt. But I feel taller and I have a tall personality. (very true) Also, me, Chris brown and his brother just started a rock band called “Ugly”. People have said “Teyana you can’t do that” but I say “yes you can.” Shoooot, Gwen Stefani did it! She did her Gwen Stefani solo stuff and her band with “No Doubt” and they both worked. It’s just another creative extension of me.
Dang Gina!! You really do have alot on your plate. You mentioned starting a rock band, which genre of music is the real expression of you?? R&B or Rock?
Poprock music is a real expression of me and who I am. I like the Jets, Sade, The Debarges. I mean I am a very old soul. I don’t know who’s in there (points to her head) but I am olllllllllllld. I still love Drake and everybody but Teenie marie is my shiiiiiiiittt….Teena marie honeyyyyyyy (busts out singing “Portuguese Love” and everybody at the table joins in singing “say u love me, say you love me ba-bay, Por-tu-gues-e ” we all bust out laughing.) And I love Billie holiday and all the old jazz. …….Oh btw Egypt, just adding to what you asked before. I am an artist developer as well. I’m also designing for Kanye’s women’s line, and I’m about to be in a major movie but I can’t talk about it yet.
You told me you’re a virgin, but certainly you have a crush on someone. Every teenage girl has a crush…Who is it?
I had a crush on Chris Paul (NBA) but I hit up La La (Alani Vasquez) and she gave me all the basketball scoop. She said he has a girl and lives with her in New Orleans. My crush was over in 2.5 seconds flat because I don’t want noooooo drama. He’s a nice guy and he’s just my friend now. Shia lebouf is my baby daddy though!
Shia LeBouf?? Why does everyone love him so much???
I am ride or die for Shia. I’ve loved him from “Even Steven”, “Men in Black”, “Holes”, all that! Others didn’t like him until “Disturbia” when he got big. I loved him wayyyyyy back when he was young. I even have pictures of him in my phone.( She pulls her phone out and sure enough, she has a catalogue of Shia photos) But it must not be meant for me to meet him. I missed him twice. Once at the Indiana Jones premiere in my home town of Harlem. I got there 2 mins late. Then the second time was at BET when somebody burst through the door and it was Shia. But he walked sooooo fast I couldn’t say nothing to him. My heart beat soooo fast.
Is Shia the one you would lose your virginity to????
Yes!! But we gotta be married. Then I can have all his babies. (laughs hysterically)
Check out the new Missy Elliott joint with Teyana Taylor. It’s called “Put It On Me”….
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I go hard for TT! As somebody over 30 who works with teens I love that she isn’t afraid to say she is a virgin and she was loyal to CB even when he had all kinds of dirt on his name. She is a very talented young lady as well!
GOOOO EEEE…. IM LOVING DA INTERVIEW!!!
I ADMIRE N RESPECT WHAT TEYANA IS DOING,
BECAUSE A LOT OF TEEN GURLS NEED SOMEONE
POSITIVE TO LOOK UP TO! GREAT INTERVIEW!! =)
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I LUV HER! She is such a beautiful and good spirited young lady. Even when she was on My Super Sweet 16, I could tell that she was not the run of the mill, air headed, gonna get by on my parent’s money spoiled brat. 18 years old and a very driven and accomplished young woman already. I know she will be blessed in all that she does.
Egypt this is such a great interview! And you got to talk over a plate of Roscoe’s chicken and waffles so now I’m really jealouse LOL! I have to admit I have been one of Teyana Taylor’s #1 haters. She always just seemed like she was camera hungry and trying to be up in the middle of everything for no damn reason. Your article gave me a new outlook on her though. I think I’m gonna cut her some slack.
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That’s a goal driven woman. and that’s what I as a man lOOOOOOVVVVVEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!She’s definitely easy on the eyes (5 star chick), and she’s doing her thing. If more ladies would approach the business with that attitude, then woman in hiphop and other arenas of the industry would be taken more seriously and respected way more. Keep it girl!!!!!!!!When I get famous (I got a grp getting good buzz in TX),
I’ll look you up.
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REal spits. No TIGHT PANTS!!!LMAO!!!
This kid is amazing … tell her to play Cicely Tyson in a movie with Kimberly Elise … she would do well as the young Cicely … it is about time they do a movie on her … Good luck T.T. I’m proud of you girl … God Bless …. Stay Golden.
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Very interesting interview, my only concern is that what kind of church does she go to that allows her to teach bible study. Teyana is a beautiful girl but her mouth is foul. I followed her on twitter for a little bit and I had to unfollow her because all her tweets were full of profanity. It’s one thing to live how you want to live and do what you want to do but when you start calling on God and getting up in his business you need to come correct and not confuse people. God is a God of love yess!!!! but he also has his standards(study the bible daily to find out what he has to say about life). If you’re gonna live like a heathen do it all the way and stop trying to force God to get involve in your mess that you refuse to change leave his name out of it all untill you’re ready to be serious and go all the way with him and yet maybe she doesn’t really know maybe she’s never been taught the word of God thorougly.
Pharrell signed u TT so she must have skills. When is u gonna show those skills? It has been 3 yrs…u still have your advance $? it isnt all spent?
With no music out what makes u think you lip gloss will be succesful? Cuz I know you r gonna charge some ridiculus price like $25 for a 0.2 oz tube. good luck.
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hunny I am with you on that Shia Labeouf tip his mad cute & hot lol
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all day baby
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Teyana Taylor is a breath of fresh air. She is such an inspiration and so talented. She can sing, dance, rap, model and business woman.She is a great role model for my daughters. I love that she is proud of her virginity. That is really commendable in this day and age.
One thing I noticed is she did not address the question about Soulja boy. Does that mean that there is truth to the Soulja boy rumour?
Keep doing your thang TT.
TT is that chick. I love her. The songs she do got I love. She can rap, sing, dance, write, and she on her fashion thing. All I got to say is yesssssssss honey!
“How can I be gay if I’m still a virgin?”
— If you’re gay you WOULD be a virgin, dummy. What a stupid thing to say. Just come out and get it over with. These people have to start coming out cuz they end up saying stupid sh*t. She’s young still though. She has time to figure her sh*t out.
@Yeshi that is a very Narrow-minded thing to say…U basically just said in order to love and praise God, you have to be perfect. Some ppl have their own relationship with God, as long as God is in your life, thats all that matters, U have no right to judge anyone…
As for TT…This interview was Awes’m..I support u all the way, and look forward to all ur plans…
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@ Dajah you have a right to think how you want to think but before you throw stones @ me let me give you some bible 101. There is no such thing as being a perfect Christian but God requires us to be OBEDIENT & MATURE BELIEVERS(if you are trying to claim to know him). Just like anything else when you become mature only then can you be trusted to disciple and minister to other people.
I do have a right to judge because the bible says in John 7 v 24 that we are not to judge according to the appearance (just face value) but judge righteous judgement. Judging righteoulsy means to judge something based on the word of God and with substantial evidence.
I’m judging righteously because I’ve seen Miss Teyannas countless words of profanity and I;m judging righteously based on what the Word of God says about such behavior.
Miss Teyanna herself said that she teaches bible study. The fruit of “cursing” that Miss Teyana willingly bears according to Matthew 7 v 16 does not qualify her to teach the word of God to any body in any capacity. It’s like a sick doctor trying to heal and cure other people. You first have to get your stuff on point first then you can teach people the word of God.
There is no such thing as everyone having your own type of relationship with God absolutely no such thing!!!!! You see the problem is people are trying to claim and serve a God that they know absoluetly nothing about. No one is reading and studying their bible and if they are none of it is being applied because if it was You would see fruit you would see manifestation of what they are doing.
The book of James chp3 v 10 the bible warns out that blessings and cursings should not be coming out of the same mouth.(this scripture means exactly what it says you can’t be cursing up a storm one minuite and then the next minuite your talking about God. The bible calls this type of behavior being double minded (james 1 v 8).
Miss Teyana has a right to do whatever she wants to do with her life but all I’m saying is that if you’re going to get up in Gods business make sure you come correct because God is not a God of confusion.
madonna u can’t be serious right now!! The “gay part” of the interview was the only thing u got out of the interview??? U completely overlooked how driven, humorous, and how this girl has a great head on her shoulders!! I know it was ignorant for teyana to say how can she be gay and she is still a virgin…but damn she is certainly not stupid..like did u even read the rest of the interview???
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Hey this is a really good interview. Definitely, allowed Teyana to set the record straight about herself. Explains where the hype comes- hope you don’t mind if I link to this. Thanks for the good info
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Good interview. And its cool if she’s still a virgin.
We honestly need more young girls in the business and in our own communities to show our daughters the importance of WAITING and the significance in maintaining their virginity and reputations.
More TEYANA less Rihanna..
I like Teyana. I liked how she wanted a custom made bike for her birthday instead of a car, and she didn’t flip out on her mother when she didn’t get the skateboard ramp for her party. I knew she was raised right back then. She’s open in a way that only a 18 year old could be. Get ya hustle on, baby!
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Wit her. I’m 18 and still a virgin and is waiting for marriage too. We ain’t missing nuthin by giving up our cookies…lol…if anything feels gud to not have to worry bout pregnancy or STD’s/STI’s…Life’s Gucci!!!XD
And may God bless her and continue to bless her!
P.S.TT i’ve been in your corner from day one, knew you had a gud head on your shoulders hun!! PEACE:)
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I LUV TEYANA TAYLOR… SHE’S REAL ABOUT HERS N I RESPECT THAT.
Teyana is a breath of fresh air, a singer doing productive things and NOT talkin about stupid stuff… speaking of that @Madonna STFU!
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it really breaks my heart that she’s straight.
I mean you can definitely be a virigin and be gay..
she sets off my gaydar so tough.
=[ ugh I can’t imagine her with a man.
*sigh*
I guess whatever makes her happy
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HJayBee What kind of stupid response is that. You need to find some hard work to do. GET YOUR MIND RIGHT!!!!
I think I have been to this website before. Did you change the website design recently?
OMG awesome website. Thanks for the blog!
Wow i really admire her now like at first no offense to her i thought she may be one of those people who just thinks there the Ish cakes but is really the only one who thinks that but now i kinda see who she is and i like it and hearing some of what she saying is really hitting home for me. I’m a high school junior and I’m at a new school trying to fit in against negativity so this really gave me a feeling that “hey if she can do what she doing and she only a few years older then me i can do what i wanna do and still fit in” yea it’s corny but it really makes me fee like i can do what needs to be done and be who i wanna be with out any fear.
-Morgan V.
I LOVE YUE TT …I THINK YUE SHUD NOT LOSE YUR VIRGINITY TILL YUE GET MARRIED TO ….YUE ARE THE BEST ROLL MODEL EVER…..XX