In the legal documents, Teyana details the breakdown of their marriage, revealing that Iman harbored jealousy towards her fame and felt inadequate despite his substantial earnings from basketball compared to her music career.
According to Teyana, Iman became irritated at public events when photographers requested him to step aside for her. Despite signing a lucrative $40 million deal with the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers in 2015, coupled with an $8 million contract with the New York Knicks that same year, he reportedly struggled with envy over her acting job and discomfort in their relationship.
The papers filed in Georgia depict a tumultuous period where Iman allegedly sent Teyana mean and controlling texts due to her public spotlight. Their relationship was marked by unnecessary fights, including on special occasions like her birthday, followed by apologies.
Teyana now asserts that Iman exhibited narcissistic behavior throughout most of their marriage, growing increasingly resentful of her fame. In an effort to maintain marital harmony, she claims to have deliberately subdued her own success at Iman’s behest, turning down professional opportunities.
Despite her attempts to keep the family together amidst what she describes as emotional and mental abuse, Teyana eventually initiated the divorce process in 2021. While they briefly reconciled, Iman’s insecurities persisted as his NBA career waned, leading to the decision to file for divorce in 2022.
Teyana alleges manipulation and control by Iman and highlights incidents of infidelity, including a DUI arrest and a marijuana-related airport incident in 2022. She describes Iman’s behavior following a car crash and subsequent evasion of a DUI arrest as further evidence of cruelty and selfishness.
After initially withdrawing her divorce filing, Teyana eventually proceeded in January, citing an emotional roller coaster. She discloses Iman’s inconsistent attempts to reconcile and infidelity, leading to their official breakup in September.
Teyana, seeking joint legal custody, child support, and both temporary and permanent main physical custody, asserts that Iman moved out in October and has spent minimal time with their two children since. The marriage, in her eyes, is irreparably broken due to the multitude of issues between them. TMZ first reported on the matter, initially kept under wraps by Teyana’s desire for secrecy.
