She was really upset when she called me and told me that her ex set me up. He was trying to humiliate her because he was jealous that she was going to win an Oscar and he didn't want her to be successful. He's an ass. She sounded shaken when she called. Like this wasn't just gossip anymore. >> [music] >> This was personal, messy, and way deeper than anyone [music] expected. She told me straight up that her ex had set the whole thing up. Like this wasn't some random moment gone wrong. This was calculated. According to her, he was bitter, jealous, and couldn't stand the idea of her leveling up while he stayed stuck watching from the sidelines. She really believed he was trying to humiliate her on purpose. Especially with all that Oscar buzz around her name. Like he wanted to snatch that moment away before she could even enjoy it. And that's where things started getting real ugly. Because now Iman Shumpert is allegedly going off behind the scenes and not in a quiet, respectful [music] way, either. We're talking calling people out, putting pressure on folks, and dragging Iman Shumpert into the spotlight over claims that he set up Teyana Taylor to get embarrassed on one of the biggest nights of her life. And nah, this ain't just about that viral moment everyone [music] saw at the Academy Awards with the security guard. At first, people brushed it off like, "Okay, it's just a misunderstanding, right?" Statements came out, apologies were made, and it looked like the whole situation got wrapped up nice and clean. But now, insiders are saying that was just [music] the surface. Because behind all that, there might have been jealousy, sabotage, and a full-on setup waiting to go down in front [music] of the entire industry. And that changes everything. Now, here's where it gets even crazier. Iman isn't even with Teyana [music] anymore. They already went their separate ways. So, technically, he shouldn't even be this involved. But the way he's reacting, the way he's defending her name and going this hard behind closed doors, that's got people talking crazy. >> [music] >> Because now, the question isn't just about the drama anymore. It's about him. Is this just loyalty? Or is there still something there that he's not letting go of? [music] Because if what insiders are hinting at is even halfway true, Iman isn't just speaking up for no reason. This feels [music] personal. Like there's still emotions in the mix. Unfinished business. [music] Maybe even feelings he never fully walked away from. And people are starting [music] to think this whole situation might be his way of stepping back in. Like he's trying to protect what he still feels is his. And if that's the case, yeah, things are about to get real interesting. Now, let's talk about that Oscars moment because everybody remembers how messy that looked. When Teyana got into it with that security guard, the video went everywhere. And the reactions were split right down the middle. In the clip, you can hear her clearly upset calling him out and [music] things escalating fast. It wasn't calm. It wasn't quiet. It was loud, emotional, and chaotic. [music] Witnesses described the moment saying the guard got physical. >> [music] >> And Teyana reacted instantly, like anyone would when they feel disrespected in front of a crowd that big. But at the same time, some people online were saying she was doing too much. That she got in his face, raised [music] her voice, and escalated it further. So, now you've got two sides going at it. Both convinced they're right, and the whole situation just spiraling. Because of how big the backlash got, the Academy [music] had no choice but to step in publicly. They released [music] a statement saying, "We were extremely upset to learn about the experience endured by Teyana Taylor at the end of the Oscars [music] ceremony last night. We have worked with Teyana over the last several [music] months during awards season, and she has been nothing short of remarkable, [music] supportive, kind, and all about community. Though the incident was with our outside security firm, SIS, the experience of every single guest is our responsibility. We want to thank Teyana for showing remarkable grace, and we are taking the appropriate measures to ensure [music] this does not happen again." And yeah, that sounded official and polished. Like they were trying to clean it up fast. Even the security company came out trying to control the damage saying, [music] "During that interaction, there was incidental contact, and we regret that the situation escalated. This is not the standard of professionalism we expect from our team, and we have addressed the matter internally to help ensure situations like this do not happen again." So, at that point, everybody thought, "Okay, it's done, right? [music] Situation handled, apologies accepted, we move on." But nah. Not even close. Because according to insiders, that moment wasn't random at all. They're saying the guard putting his hands on her might have actually been planned. And that's where Iman Shumpert comes right back into the picture. The word going around is that he was so bothered by Teyana's success that he allegedly set the whole thing in motion just to embarrass her publicly. And when you really look at the timing, it starts to make people question everything. Teyana wasn't just having a good year. She was having a crazy run. She was everywhere. Getting booked non-stop, showing up at the biggest events, and stacking nominations left and right. We're talking acting awards, a Golden Globe, a Grammy, and even an Oscar nomination. She already secured that Golden Globe. And people were really thinking she might take the Oscar, too. So, instead of supporting her like a normal ex would, insiders are saying Iman allegedly went the complete opposite direction. The claim is that the plan was for the guard to push her. Maybe make her stumble. Possibly even damage her dress in front of cameras. >> [music] >> And turn her big moment into a viral embarrassment. And if that actually went down like that, yeah, that's next-level petty. But at the same time, this doesn't come out of nowhere, either. Because Teyana already hinted at this kind of behavior before. In her divorce filing, she straight-up said that Iman would get jealous whenever things were going right for her. She claimed he couldn't handle her being in the spotlight, even when she was thriving in her own lane. She even mentioned how he would react badly [music] at events, especially when photographers would focus on her and ask him to step aside so they could get solo shots of her. That apparently didn't sit well with him at all. And according to her, he would send messages that felt condescending, [music] manipulative, and just straight-up negative whenever she [music] was winning. She also claimed he would start arguments out of nowhere, >> [music] >> even on important days like her birthday. Then circle back with apologies like [music] nothing happened. And despite all that, she said she kept trying to hold the family together, even while dealing with what she described as emotional and mental pressure coming from him. So, when you connect all these dots, the jealousy, the tension, the timing, and now these new allegations, yeah, this situation starts looking way deeper than just one chaotic moment at an award show. She claimed she really went out of her way to put him on. Like she was using her own connections to open doors for Iman Shumpert in Hollywood while his NBA career was slowing down. But instead of appreciating that, [music] he allegedly kept bringing drama into the relationship non-stop. She said the arguing got so bad that by 2021, she had already started the divorce process because she just couldn't deal with the constant tension anymore. But then here's where it gets complicated. She actually called it off. Not because things magically got better, but because she was still trying to hold it together for him and for their family. Like she kept giving chances even when things were shaky. But that piece didn't last long at all. Because according to her, Iman stayed stuck in that same insecure mindset as his career kept fading. And the energy in that relationship [music] just kept getting worse. In the court documents, Teyana Taylor revealed that in 2022, [music] she felt manipulated and controlled. Like she wasn't even in a healthy space anymore. She even filed for divorce again, only to withdraw it just one day later. Which really shows how intense and confusing things were behind the scenes. But eventually, she said enough was enough. And in January of last year, she finally went through with it because she couldn't take the emotional roller coaster anymore. And things didn't calm down after that either because when she started dating Iman Shumpert, that's when things allegedly got even messier. She claimed Iman [music] didn't take that well at all and actually went out of his way to pay blogs to push a smear campaign about her just to damage her image. And she addressed that directly [music] saying, "Not true. It's not true. Y'all forgot after the divorce he [music] went and did skits. He went and did skits creating a narrative about the me and that lady took [music] boy you got. He went and did skits. He's been throwing shots at me the whole time through his music. >> [music] >> He's doing skits. Like at the end of the day, y'all didn't see me do none of that. [music] I've done nothing but work my off and mind my business." And you can hear the frustration in that. Like she was done with the narratives being pushed about her. Now for context, >> [music] >> she was talking about those wild reports that were circulating claiming that a judge ordered Iman to pay [music] some crazy settlement. But according to the actual details, that whole narrative was twisted. Reports said he [music] was ordered to pay a one-time amount in the seven figures plus $8,000 a month in child support along with covering 100% of their daughter's private school fees. Meanwhile, Teyana reportedly kept four houses worth over [music] $10 million, a seven-figure payout, and luxury vehicles including a Maybach, a Mercedes [music] Sprinter, and even a tour bus while also maintaining full ownership of her businesses. [music] So, when you break it down, she was basically saying that the story being pushed online wasn't just wrong. It was completely fabricated to make her look bad. And if that's true, then yeah, that that's not just petty, that's calculated. And it doesn't stop there because rumors started coming out that Iman even reached out to Aaron when he went public with Teyana. Allegedly trying to trash her name and convince him to leave her. But clearly that didn't work because Aaron and Teyana [music] still had a solid relationship after that. Now, [music] yeah, they did end up breaking up later on, but from everything we know, it wasn't [music] messy like that. It seemed mutual. Like sometimes life just pulls people in different directions, especially when both are busy >> [music] >> and moving fast in their careers. And the biggest proof of that? Aaron still stepping in to defend her like this. According to insiders, [music] he's been going off behind the scenes calling Iman out and not holding back at all. Like he's really standing on business when it comes to protecting Teyana's name. The insider even said Aaron thinks it's completely out of line for someone to try and set her up to be embarrassed on such a huge night, especially as the mother of his children, which makes the whole situation even more foul. But here's the part that's really got people talking. Insiders are also saying Aaron might still have feelings for her. They reportedly [music] broke up because their schedules were too crazy to maintain the relationship, not because of some big fallout, which explains why they're still cool like that. So now [music] with him stepping in this hard defending her and not letting anything slide, people are starting to wonder if this is more than just respect. Because low-key, this looks like a man who never fully let go. And when you really look at everything, this whole situation wasn't just messy. It was personal, calculated, [music] and way deeper than a viral moment gone wrong. This was about intent, timing, and trying to control a narrative in front of the whole world. And now [music] with Aaron stepping in like this even after the breakup, it tells you everything about where he still stands when it comes to Teyana. So, the real question is, how far is this going to go? Because if more starts coming out, this could easily shift from messy headlines into something way more serious real quick. And one thing is clear. This story is not over [music] yet. If you made it this far, make sure you tap that like button, subscribe to the channel, >> [music] >> and let me know what you think about this whole situation. Because this one right here, yeah, it's far from finished.