Fact check: Did Iman Shumpert accuse Teyana Taylor of cheating and spying claims?

In the fast-moving world of social media, a sensational story involving NBA champion Iman Shumpert and multi-hyphenate star Teyana Taylor has recently gone viral. The claim alleges that Shumpert gave a bombshell interview to "ABC Media" where he admitted to hiring a spy to watch Taylor, accused her of clubbing while pregnant, and alleged she cheated with Chris Brown.The rumor claims Shumpert spoke to "ABC Media" yesterday. However, there is no record of such an interview taking place. In reality, the most recent high-profile mentions of the former couple in March 2026 involve Teyana Taylor’s flourishing acting career following her 2026 Golden Globe win and Oscar nomination for One Battle After Another. Shumpert has not released any such statement to ABC or any other major news outlet.The narrative that Shumpert paid a friend to track Taylor's movements while she was pregnant only to find her at nightclubs is a fabrication. During their actual legal proceedings in 2023 and 2024, it was Taylor who filed for divorce first, citing "emotional abuse" and Shumpert's "insecurity" regarding her fame. There are no court documents or credible reports supporting the claim that Taylor was clubbing during her pregnancies with their daughters, Junie and Rue.The allegation involving Chris Brown is a recycled piece of internet gossip. Taylor and Brown have been close friends and collaborators for over a decade, but Taylor has been firm on the record regarding the reason for her split from Shumpert. In her own words: "Infidelity ain't one of the reasons for our departure." She has consistently maintained that the marriage ended due to internal dynamics and an "irretrievable broken bond," not a third party.If there is any "drama" to report, it’s the $70,000 fine Taylor was ordered to pay Shumpert in late 2025. This wasn't because of cheating, but because a judge found her in contempt of court for violating a gag order by discussing the divorce on Instagram Live. Taylor famously called the fine the "best lil coin I ever spent" to finally have her say and move on.While the "spying friend" story makes for a dramatic headline, it is a textbook case of misinformation. Currently, the two are finalized in their divorce, with Taylor retaining ownership of her businesses and four luxury homes, while both parties remain committed to co-parenting their two children.