Former NBA star Iman Shumpert has cleared the air on his relationship with Amber Rose. Recently, rumors that the pair were in a relationship made headlines. This came after they were spotted having a good time together in Miami in September. Pictures of the pair caused many fans to speculate on the nature of their relationship. However, Shumpert has now set the record straight.
Are Iman Shumpert and Amber Rose Dating?
It is not unusual to hear rumors of celebrities hooking up. Hence, when pictures emerged showing Iman Shumpert and Amber Rose hanging out at a beach in Miami, it was expected that it would cause a stir. Although sources revealed the pair’s meet-up was platonic and that they were just friends, some fans still believed they were an item. TMZ caught up with Shumpert recently and asked him about his relationship with Rose. The former Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard explained:
“We went to ‘College Hill’ [Celebrity Edition] together. Any other time, y’all would’ve just let us eat, but I get it.”
The news outlet pushed further, wanting to know if anything romantic was going on between Shumpert and Rose. However, the former basketballer remained adamant and said of Rose:
“Nah, that’s my peoples.”
Iman Shumpert’s Ongoing Divorce
Rumors of Iman Shumpert and Amber Rose dating are coming amid his ongoing divorce from singer Teyana Taylor. Shumpert and Taylor began dating in 2013 after starting as platonic friends two years earlier. In 2015, Shumpert asked Taylor to marry him during their baby shower. They married in 2016 and share two daughters, Junie and Rue Rose.
Things looked to be going well for the couple. Hence, it was shocking when they announced their separation on Sept. 17, 2023. Taylor made a post on Instagram revealing they had been separated for a while and that their split was due to infidelity. However, she added that they remained best friends and business partners and would co-parent their kids effectively.
In November 2023, reports revealed that Taylor filed for divorce from Shumpert in January 2023, about nine months before announcing their split. The former lovebirds’ divorce is yet to be finalized. However, they seem to be on good terms as Shumpert complimented his estranged wife’s Met Gala look with a cheeky post on X.
Amber Rose’s Dating History
Amber Rose is famous for dating some of The biggest hip-hop stars. Rose has dated Kanye West, Machine Gun Kelly, Terrence Ross, 21 Savage, and Alexander Edwards. Rose also tied the knot with Wiz Khalifa in 2013. She and the rapper met in 2010 but started dating a year later. In February 2013, they welcomed their son, Sebastian Taylor Thomas, before tying the knot later in the year. However, their marriage ended in divorce in 2014, with irreconcilable differences given as the reason for their separation. Despite the split, Rose and Wiz Khalifa continue to co-parent their son amicably.
#Clique, what do you think of Iman Shumpert and Amber Rose hooking up? Do you believe Shumpert’s words that they are just friends? Do you think something more is going on between the pair? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.