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    Teyana Taylor Feels 'Underappreciated' at Kanye West's Record Label

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    The ‘We Got Love’ singer refuses to make new music at G.O.O.D Music because she felt ‘underappreciated’ at the record label owned by the ‘Gold Digger’ rapper.

    May 1, 2021

    AceShowbiz –
    Teyana Taylor is convinced her music was “underappreciated” by bosses at Kanye West’s record label G.O.O.D Music.

    The singer-songwriter was signed by the “Gold Digger” star in 2012 while she was working on his album “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” but, after releasing her third LP, “The Album”, last June (20), she shocked fans by announcing her retirement.

    Speaking on Cam Newton’s “Sip ‘n’ Smoke Web” series, Teyana confessed part of the reason for her exit from the industry was because she felt let down by West’s label.

    “I am going to feel underappreciated if I’m putting in 110 per cent and my label is giving me… what, 10 percent of that,” she said.

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    “I put in a lot of work (and) I felt like the label wasn’t really hearing me and (seeing) me. I feel underappreciated. It’s not that I retired permanently, it’s more like, I don’t want to move another inch for a company.”

    Announcing plans to quit the industry, she wrote on social media, “Retiring this chapter of my story with the comfort that I can depart with peace of mind seeing that all the hard work and passion put in was indeed loved and supported somewhere in the world.”

    In the same post, she also complained about the lack of support from the label.

    “I ain’t gone front (I’m) feeling super underappreciated as an artist, receiving little to no real push from the ‘machine,’ constantly getting the shorter end of the stick, being overlooked, I mean the list (goes) on and on,” she wrote.

    Kanye has yet to respond to Teyana’s claims.

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      Lil 'Kim Wants Teyana Taylor for Her Biopic

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      The ‘Magic Stick’ femcee would love to have the ‘K.T.S.E.’ star play her as she hints at developing a movie about her life and career in the entertainment industry.

      Jan 23, 2021
      AceShowbiz – Lil’ Kim has casted her vote as to who should play her in a biopic – Teyana Taylor.
      The “Magic Stick” star has been hinting that a film about her life and career is in the works, and told Essence magazine that she’s already has her eye on a potential person to star as her.
      “It can only be a girl that’s from the hood that I’m from (to portray me),” she said. “There’s nobody else in the industry at all but Teyana.”
      But if “Coming to America 2” star Teyana isn’t available for the gig, Kim might look closer to home and cast an unknown from her hometown of Brooklyn in the biopic.
      “I love Teyana, but she’s from Harlem. Before Teyana, I would love to get some little girls from Brooklyn a chance so I can connect. Really connect,” she mused.

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      Kim was previously portrayed on screen by Naturi Naughton in 2009’s “Notorious”, but was never a fan of the film – which told the story of her ex, murdered rapper Notorious B.I.G.
      “I hate that movie. To me, it was like a spoof. It was something that I would have never approved. I didn’t like who played me. No. No, no, no, no,” she said at the time.
      The rapper also dissed Naughton in a previous interview, “I would have never picked Naturi. She doesn’t have a Lil’ Kim aura at all! She looks nothing like I looked back then. We have NO similarities. Watching her on-screen was so ‘dreadful’ as Simon Cowell would say. She is tasteless and talentless.”
      Biggie’s mother, Voletta Wallace, hit back at Lil’ Kim, “She felt the character we chose for her was too dark… Do you know why the character was too dark for her? Because she’s a white woman trapped in a black woman’s body, and you can tell the world I said it, because those are Lil’ Kim’s words. She should be ashamed of herself.”
      Meanwhile, Naughton said, “I did my absolute best. I decided, if I’m going to do Lil’ Kim, I’m going to murder it. I’m not going to halfway this character.”
      She went on, “I learned everything. I embraced the tone, the style, the swag, Brooklyn; I made sure the best way that I could. I wanted to honor her because she was so dope and I grew up loving the Notorious B.I.G. and Junior Mafia. It was legendary. So I just wanted to do it justice.”

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      Netflix Reacts to Dionne Warwick's Demand to Cast Teyana Taylor as Her in a Movie

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      The streaming giant quickly responds after the ‘I’ll Never Love This Way Again’ hitmaker expresses her desire to have the ‘Woke Up Love’ singer playing her in a future film.

      Dec 17, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Dionne Warwick’s may help her and Teyana Taylor score a deal with Netflix with one of her latest tweets. The singing legend, who has been catching attention with some of her playful shout-outs to fellow artists, has made it clear whom she’d like to play her should her life story be turned into a movie.
      Having apparently made up her mind about the actress of her choice, the 80-year-old came on Twitter on Wednesday, December 16 to reveal her pick, which went to singer and dancer Teyana Taylor. And she didn’t forget to mention Netflix in the tweet, in case the streaming giant is interested in making the project come true.
      “This is a case for @netflix. Please don’t ask who I would cast to play me as it would obviously be @TEYANATAYLOR,” she wrote. Teyana has since responded to Dionne’s tweet. Seemingly all in with the hypothetical project, she replied with a handful of raising hands emojis.

      Teyana Taylor reacted to Dionne Warwick’s tweet.

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      Dionne’s tweet also didn’t go unnoticed by Netflix, which responded by writing, “taking notes.” The “Then Came You” songstress didn’t let the moment pass, hinting that she would follow it up with a serious business talk with the company as she wrote back, “I’ll call ya!”

      Netflix took note of Dionne’s wish.
      Dionne has been amusing her followers with her tweets that showed her interests in much younger stars. After giving a shout-out to Taylor Swift and trolling Chance The Rapper as well as The Weeknd, she recently sang praise for Billie Eilish, though she mentioned her as William Eyelash instead.
      “I took the time to check out William Eyelash. Very spooky. Great vocals. @billieeilish,” so Dionne wrote on Monday. After realizing her mistake, she clarified, “I thought her name was William Eyelash from the @nbcsnl performance. I do know her name is Billie now.”
      Dionne also recently updated her page to reveal “some other artist careers I really enjoy following.” They are H.E.R., Jazmine Sullivan, Jhene Aiko, Leon Bridges, Alicia Keys, BTS (Bangtan Boys), Amber Riley and Halsey.

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      Janet Jackson Gushes Over Teyana Taylor as the Latter Reveals New Career After Music Retirement

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      This arrives after Teyana, who celebrated her 30th birthday on December 10, reveals a new career path after announcing earlier this month that she decided to hang up her mic for good.

      Dec 11, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Teyana Taylor has received overwhelming support after hinting at retirement from music as she feels being underrated. Among those who raved about how amazing she is as an artist was Janet Jackson, who penned a lengthy message for the “Gonna Love Me” singer on Instagram on Thursday, December 10 in honor of Teyana’s 30th birthday.
      Alongside a picture of her with the wife of Iman Shumpert, the “Escapade” songtress wrote in the caption, “Teyana, you have an undeniable gift from God. Don’t ever let that go.” She went on saying, “You bring something so special to the industry and you continue to have such an impact on this world.”
      Trying to convince Teyana not to quit music, Janet continued, “Imagine if I gave up after my first or second album didn’t hit #1, or win any awards? We do this for the love, the passion and the fans. Never forget, a talent like yours is unstoppable.” Concluding her message, the sister of Michael Jackson added, “I luv you and know that I’m here for you always. I hope you enjoy your special day. #BlackGirlMagic.”

      Teyana caught wind of the sweet shout-out and quickly replied in the comment section. “ima go and cry…. BRB!” so the “How You Want It?” wrote. Also leaving comments under the post were Ciara and Taraji P. Henson. While Ciara left three red heart emojis, the “Hidden Figures” actress wrote, “We are our sister’s keeper!!! BEAUTIFUL! #queensliftqueens.”

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      This arrives after Teyana announced a new career path after deciding to hang up her mic for good. “Dirty 30 and its time make some more BIG moves. Remember when I said ‘when one door closes another one opens..either that or I’m picking the locks’? Well I damn sure did,” she wrote in an Instagram post.
      “I am proud to announce that I have officially been named CREATIVE DIRECTOR of @prettylittlething. We’re going to be collaborating on some amazing projects together and i cannot wait to get started! What a way to bring some positive vibes & more #blackgirlmagic into 2021! Happy birthday to me!” she announced.

      Teyana shocked fans earlier this month when she announced about her plan on quiting music. “I ain’t gone front in times of feeling super under appreciated as a artist, receiving little to no real push from the ‘machine’, constantly getting the shorter end of the stick,” she wrote. “Being overlooked, I mean the list on and on lol.. I’m retiring this chapter of my story with the comfort that i can depart with peace of mind seeing that all the hard work & passion put in was indeed loved & supported somewhere in the world!”
      She later clarified her statement about the retirement, explaining that the issue was with her label rather than with the Grammys. “I asked Def Jam to drop me on almost 10 different occasions. Straight to the face. Up in the building,” she revealed. “At this point, I can’t let this kill me. Granted, to my fans, I think that, you know — and I can see how my message can come across but at the same time, I feel like it’s a tiny bit selfish to say, ‘What about your fans? Do it for your fans.’ Baby, I gotta do it for my mental health. I have to do it for my emotional health. I have to do it for my kids so I can stay alive for my kids.”

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      Teyana Taylor Blames Label for Her Retirement Announcement

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      While many assume that she quit music because of the Grammys snub, the ‘Wake Up Love’ singer explains on Instagram Live that her frustrations stem from being neglected by her record label.

      Dec 7, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Teyana Taylor has explained her retirement announcement. One day after shocking her fans with her Instagram post that declared she’s quitting from making music, the singer/dancer has taken to Instagram Live to clarify that it had nothing to do with the Grammys snub.
      In fact, the 29-year-old star was upset with the way her label G.O.O.D Music/Def Jam has been treating her. In the Saturday, December 5 video, she shared that she feels unappreciated and overlooked by “the people that are supposed to support me most.” According to the R&B artist, her label hasn’t been reciprocating the same level of care that she gives and she has “little to no push.”
      Teyana also revealed that she has asked her label to drop her many times to no avail. “The crazy part about it is, I asked Def Jam to drop me on almost 10 different occasions, straight to their face, up in the building, at the table,” she said.
      “Like, ‘Yo, just drop me, because, at this point, I can’t let this kill me,’ ” she added of how the frustrations affected her mentally. “Baby, I gotta do it for my mental health. I have to do it for my emotional health. I have to do it for my kids so I can stay alive for my kids.”
      Suggesting that her previous statement was a mere boycott rather than a retirement announcement, she declared, “I’m not quitting, I’m leveling up.” She went on lashing out at her label, “I constantly get attacked for all the f**k s**t the label do and, y’all know me, I stay quiet. But, it’s so much I can take.”

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      “So maybe, if I retire, n***as will let me go. Drop me, fam. Let me be free,” she explained. “I’m tired… Baby, I’ve been doing this since I was 15 years old. I’m about to be 30. And besides performing for my real fans and actually being in a booth, nothing else about music makes me happy. Period.”
      Teyana previously aired out her frustrations at being under-appreciated in the industry. “I ain’t gone front in times of feeling super under appreciated as a artist, receiving little to no real push from the ‘machine’, constantly getting the shorter end of the stick, being overlooked, I mean the list (goes) on and on lol (laugh out loud)..,” she posted on Friday, December 4.
      She continued, “I’m retiring this chapter of my story with the comfort that i can depart with peace of mind seeing that all the hard work & passion put in was indeed loved & supported somewhere in the world (sic)!”

      Teyana has since received support from fellow artists, including Cardi B and The Game, who posted a lengthy message to “a very young, talented black girl with the biggest voice I’d ever heard in my life on a cold night in New York City” several years ago.

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      Cardi B Supports Teyana Taylor Following Her Retirement Announcement

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      After the ‘Lose Each Other’ hitmaker was left with no nomination for the 2021 Grammy Awards despite her successful album ‘The Album’, Teyana hinted at retirement in an Instagram post over the weekend.

      Dec 7, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Teyana Taylor shocked fans when she hinted at retirement in an Instagram post on Friday, December 4. Apparently, not only fans but also fellow musicians were surprised by the post with Cardi B showing support for the multi-hyphenate artist.
      Taking to her Twitter account to sing Teyana praise on Saturday, the Grammy-winning raptress wrote to her followers, “If you know me then you know Teyana Taylor’s album it’s my favorite of 2020,” referring to Teyana’s “The Album”. “I swear she really got the best album this year.I hate that she feels how she feels cause she sooo talented and the music is soo good.”
      When asked about her favorite song of the album, Cardi responded, “Tuh where do I start ……Wake up love,1800,morning,69,killa,…..Lose each other’s had me in my feelings in the beginning of October.” The “Bodak Yellow” hitmaker further alluded that it was hard to pick a favorite since it was “just a very good project maaaannn.”

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      Teyana was among those who were snubbed at the 2021 Grammy nominations. Despite her critically-acclaimed set “The Album”, which was released in June, the “Lose Each Other” hitmaker was left with no nomination for the upcoming award-giving event. In the eyebrow-raising post, Teyana shared a Spotify data about how her music is streamed in 92 countries by 15.2 million listeners.
      “Wow, who did that? Y’all did that! Thank you. I ain’t gone front in times of feeling super under appreciated as a artist, receiving little to no real push from the ‘machine’, constantly getting the shorter end of the stick, being overlooked, I mean the list on and on lol..,” she wrote in the caption, befire announcing, “I’m retiring this chapter of my story with the comfort that i can depart with peace of mind seeing that all the hard work & passion put in was indeed loved & supported somewhere in the world!”
      Concluding her message, Teyana, who is signed to Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music, added, “To all my supporters from day 1 & all my new ones I love you and I thank you for everything & don’t worry y’all know. all hustlers have the understanding that when one door closes another will open…either that or I’m pickin da locks petunia!!! So wassup.”
      Back in November, Teyana blasted Recording Academy. “Y’all was better off just saying best MALE R&B ALBUM cause all I see is d**k in this category (sic),” she tweeted.

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      Teyana Taylor Quits Music After 2021 Grammy Nomination Snub

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      The ‘Lose Each Other’ singer feels sick and tired of being under-appreciated and overlooked after she was snubbed by the Recording Academy at the 2021 Grammy nominations.

      Dec 5, 2020
      AceShowbiz – R&B star Teyana Taylor appears to be hanging up her microphone after expressing her frustration at life as a “super under appreciated” artist.
      The “Lose Each Other” singer was left fuming last month (Nov20) when her critically-acclaimed June release, “The Album”, failed to receive a single nomination for the 2021 Grammy Awards, and it seems Teyana has had enough of the lack of professional recognition.
      She took to Instagram on Friday (04Dec20) to share her Spotify statistics for 2020, which revealed her music had been streamed 162.8 million times by 15.2 million listeners in 92 countries.
      Thanking fans for their support, she marvelled, “Wow, who did that? Y’all did that! Thank you…”
      However, Teyana, who is signed to Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music, then vented about her struggles in the music industry as she seemingly announced her plans to retire.

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      “I ain’t gone front in times of feeling super under appreciated as a artist, receiving little to no real push from the ‘machine’, constantly getting the shorter end of the stick, being overlooked, I mean the list (goes) on and on lol (laugh out loud)..”
      “I’m retiring this chapter of my story with the comfort that i can depart with peace of mind seeing that all the hard work & passion put in was indeed loved & supported somewhere in the world (sic)!”
      Teyana, who turns 30 next week (10Dec20), went on to suggest she wasn’t quitting the entertainment industry altogether, adding, “To all my supporters from day 1 & all my new ones I love you and I thank you for everything & don’t worry y’all know all hustlers have the understanding that when one door closes another will open…either that or I’m pickin da locks petunia!!! So wassup (sic).”
      The news emerges three months after Teyana welcomed her second child, daughter Rue Rose, with her basketball star husband Iman Shumpert.
      The couple also shares four-year-old girl Iman Tayla Shumpert Jr., nicknamed Junie.

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      Grammy 2021 Snubs: Teyana Taylor Is Angry While Kehlani and Paramore Are Unfazed

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      The ‘Wake Up Love’ singer slams Recording Academy over male-only Best R’n’B Album nominees while Kehlani and Paramore’s Hayley Williams are unbothered for not getting any nods.

      Nov 25, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Singer Teyana Taylor has criticised Recording Academy officials for failing to shortlist any female artists in the Best R&B Album category for the 2021 Grammy Awards.
      The nominations were unveiled on Tuesday (24Nov20), when John Legend’s “Bigger Love”, “All Rise” by Gregory Porter, “To Feel Love/d” from Luke James, Giveon’s “Take Time, and Ant Clemons’ “Happy 2 Be Here” all earned nods for Best R&B Album – and Teyana wasn’t impressed.
      The star, who dropped her critically-acclaimed “The Album” in June, was among those snubbed for her work, and she made her annoyance known on Twitter.
      Reposting the Recording Academy’s nominations news, she remarked, “Y’all was better off just saying best MALE R&B ALBUM cause all I see is d**k in this category (sic).”
      She went on to retweet several of her fans’ comments about Teyana and fellow R&B singer Kehlani failing to land nods – although her “Morning” collaborator wasn’t fazed by the lack of recognition.

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      Responding to one fan who insisted she should be furious, Kehlani wrote, “HA! i don’t think anyone should ever be mad about these things. we are all hella blessed to do what we do and have so many fans affirming us daily, at shows, when we drop projects! stress makes you sick why you want me to be mad pookiepie (sic)!!”
      Paramore’s Hayley Williams adopted a similar attitude towards her band’s snubs, insisting she was thrilled for other female artists leading the way in many rock and alternative categories.
      “Stop sending me sorry’s for not getting a nom LOL (laugh out loud) pmore been nominated lots and even won (sic),” she tweeted to her disappointed fans. “thank you for your sweetness but stop! the women leading the rock and alt nom’s are THE story and the moment.”
      “congratulations Phoebe f**king Bridgers !!!!!!” she added of the singer/songwriter, who garnered four mentions, including for Best New Artist.
      Meanwhile, fans of The Weeknd were outraged as his “After Hours” album was completely shut out, as were recent releases by Luke Combs, Katy Perry, Selena Gomez, The Chicks, and Bob Dylan.

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      Video: Teyana Taylor Breaks Down in Tears When Elton John Praises Her Music

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      The ‘Lose Each Other’ singer is already emotional when the British singer tells her during their joint Instagram Live stream, ‘You’re one of the exciting new artists of the whole last three or four years.’

      Oct 21, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Teyana Taylor recently unveiled a music video for “Lose Each Other”, with Elton John making a special appearance in it. Following the release of the visuals, the collaborator held a joint Instagram Live session and the songstress could not hold back her tears when the veteran musician praised her music.
      Teyana was already emotional the moment Elton told her, “I love what you do. I love how you sing. For me, you’re one of the exciting new artists of the whole last three or four years, and for me it was a personal honor that you reached out to me to be in the video. I had no hesitation because I love you very very much.”
      Later, when Elton started gushing over her latest music video during the livestream, Teyana broke down in tears. “The video is one of the most beautiful videos. … It’s just like a work of art. I think you put so much of yourself into the video, I can see you in the video putting your thoughts and ideas. I’m so proud,” he said. “I’m not a fan of music videos normally, but this one is a work of art and I’m so pleased to be a part of it. You’re my girl, you know that.”

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      In tears, Teyana thanked Elton for praising her work. “To hear from the actual legends, the ones that matter, especially in this music industry really really means a lot,” she said.
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      Elton made an appearance in the beginning of the music video, playing the piano before the scene changed to show Teyana belting out the tune. In a statement issued on the same day as the release of the music video, the songstress admitted she never expected Elton would agree to get involved in the production.
      “As we were working through treatment ideas and solidifying logistics for the video, an international phone number calls me… and for a second I almost didn’t answer, but my intuition spoke, I answered. All I hear is: ‘Hello darling, it’s Elton. I’d love to do your video!’ I freaked out,” she recalled.

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