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Singer/rapper/dancer Teyana Taylor is parlaying her “status” into a business. She’s dropping her own lipgloss line and it’s called Dope Lips. Here’s flicks from her photoshoot for the line:
Lil Mama and her poppin’ lip gloss are somewhere extra salty right now…
More pics after the cut…
Gorgeous pics.
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Thu, October 29, 2009 8:14 AM
Am i first foreal?
Thu, October 29, 2009 8:14 AM
Nice pics…Her skin is nice and I love that multi-colored ring.
Thu, October 29, 2009 8:16 AM
First! Why do her eyes look so MEAN??!! She looks sorta Polynesian/ Pacific islander, anyhow, banging body and i’m loving that nude shade on her
Thu, October 29, 2009 8:20 AM
Whatever!! She sings,raps and dance but no album and a flop single “Google Me Baby”, and she’s a celebrity because??
Thu, October 29, 2009 8:21 AM
Nice pics. However if FeFe dobson wants to talk about someone jacking her style she needs to start talking to Ms.Teyana Taylor.
Thu, October 29, 2009 8:21 AM
She is a beautiful girl but awfully persistent about being noticed for doing nothing. She dropped a single that no one care about and now some lip gloss? I guess. I’d like for here to release an album that gets some spins then we can actually discuss her relevance.
Thu, October 29, 2009 8:21 AM
Her line only come in 2 colors?
Thu, October 29, 2009 8:24 AM
:shock: @ singer/rapper/dancer, I guess *shruggs*
Thu, October 29, 2009 8:25 AM
Uh, that yaky milkyway 20″ looks good on her! lol Beautiful pics!
Thu, October 29, 2009 8:26 AM
okayyy ! are LIP GLOSSs REALLY A GOOD BUSINESS ? idk !
Thu, October 29, 2009 8:28 AM
i love her features…if i was phototag, she wad be my muse.
Thu, October 29, 2009 8:31 AM
no tea , no shade
but that is MOST LIKELY her real hair
Thu, October 29, 2009 8:33 AM
this girl has some really definitive features….some one needs to give her a modeling contract….i love her hair straight……
Thu, October 29, 2009 8:34 AM
I know for a FACT that she has a weave. I know the wonderful guy who does it for her.
Thu, October 29, 2009 8:34 AM
Is it me or did they airbrush her thick sideburns out of some of the pics :)
Thu, October 29, 2009 8:35 AM
her eyes don’t look “mean.” to me, she looks sultry. gorgeous pics. she should definitely be able to sell gloss with those pretty pouty non-botoxed lips.
Thu, October 29, 2009 8:37 AM
Pound puppy can take a FIERCE picture that’s for sure.
Thu, October 29, 2009 8:38 AM
For some reason, she is just not cute to me..
Thu, October 29, 2009 8:49 AM
I love how her lip look
Thu, October 29, 2009 8:50 AM
The pics are delicious. Her lip gloss is pretty, I’m liking the nude shade, I want it. Also I like that purple shade Letoya is rocking in the next blog. Um, she’s a pretty girl in her own way. Regardless the black is beautiful, so don’t knock it. And even if she had a one hit or whatever she’s doing her with as little as possible. Build NOT destroy my people. I like that nail “colour” (Gary from Ricky Smiley)as well. Oh and that’s definitely a weave, but regardless it’s good hair. WHY must we destroy so much when it’s so much to build on, say nothing if you really have nothing nice to say. I’m liking the DOPE LIPS
Thu, October 29, 2009 8:50 AM
She looks gorgeous in the pics. She is such and nice, sweet girl. No stanning, but it kills me when ppl say who is she and what is a celebrity for? She never declared herself a celebrity and she continues to remain relevant because she’s grinding. Shit, if I focus and invest my time wisely, I could be on YBF too.
Thu, October 29, 2009 8:52 AM
Although I love the natural hair, I’m absolutely lovin’ the straight hair. And whether it’s a weave or not, we know the girl has some nice,thick hair. Beautiful pics. She has a very unique look, Gorgeous! She doesn’t have to drop an album, some people drop albums and can’t sing a lick. Someone will definitely approach her about modeling something! By the way, very cute lips!
Thu, October 29, 2009 8:59 AM
I give her credit for trying to stay relevant, but if the public is NOT interested in what you are selling no amount of marketing is going to help.
Thu, October 29, 2009 9:02 AM
I love her! I have since I saw her “my super sweet 16″ (or whatever it’s called..) on MTV…I like who she is and how she doesn’t care about what other people think! She embraces whatever she likes…I think she’s BEAUTIFUL and I LOVE HER LOOK ALWAYS!….nice pics and I think I’d love the lip gloss line!
Thu, October 29, 2009 9:05 AM
I’ll cop the nude shade and thats about it..Nice pics too she looks very cute.
Thu, October 29, 2009 9:05 AM
These pics look fab. And that is NOT Teyana’s hair. There are added pieces for length and fullness. I’ve seen her real hair before and it’s no where near that thick.
Great pics.
Thu, October 29, 2009 9:06 AM
She looks like a very young Cicely Tyson….don’t ya think?
Thu, October 29, 2009 9:07 AM
Reminds me of a young Cicely Tyson
Thu, October 29, 2009 9:11 AM
Her mug certainly sits in the most oddly beautiful way. And that’s why I like her. It’s good for people to realize there is no ONE definition/standard of beauty. Lovely photos Ms. Taylor!
Thu, October 29, 2009 9:14 AM
OMG, some of you are very harsh and critical. I am soooooo glad that I am not a celebrity. What ever happened to supporting and encouraging our people? This is a part of the reason why most black businesses fail: our own people don’t support them. Then we wonder why it’s so hard to get investors. Geesh, give the girl a chance. I will purchase some Dope Lips. I would rather my dollars go to her than Mac or VS. She is doing something positive: starting her own business!!
Thu, October 29, 2009 9:18 AM
damn, lmbao, whewww
Thu, October 29, 2009 9:18 AM
People stop hating. what did ya mama teach you..(hopefully)
if you have nothing nice to say..dont say anything at all.
Thu, October 29, 2009 9:22 AM
Teyana Taylor is natural and thats all her hair blown out and straightened…(or maybe a few tracks)…but when she wears that afro its hers…Just saying…:)
Thu, October 29, 2009 9:22 AM
She is a beutiful young sister. With infinate possibilities if she stays creative, unique, focused and if she does’nt allow herself to be pimped. Truly beautiful, she def needs a modeling contract. It’s funny some of the people they put on a runway these days, makes me not wanna buy. If their were more black models like this on the runway sista’s would buy whatever she walks out in. Until then i no buy, you no employ…. BRING BACK BLACK MODELS!
Thu, October 29, 2009 9:22 AM
The pics are nice-although I am as confused as everyone else as to the nature of her celebrity.
Thu, October 29, 2009 9:26 AM
Teyana looks alot like chick who plays in the tyler perry movies!! She favors her alot. I actually like her and that nude shade
Thu, October 29, 2009 9:28 AM
HAHAHA!!!
I agree with everyone who questions why she is relevant to this site.
Thu, October 29, 2009 9:38 AM
She looks so much like Kimberly Elise!!
Thu, October 29, 2009 9:40 AM
They may not be fierce, but she’s so adorable!!! Love the shots for her!
Thu, October 29, 2009 9:45 AM
@MeMyself&I- I totally agree! I knew she looked like someone, but just couldn’t put my finger on it! Thanks!
Thu, October 29, 2009 9:45 AM
These pics have to do with selling lip gloss??? Really? Not hair and skin b/c her body is gorgeous!!
Thu, October 29, 2009 9:45 AM
Lol C&D still got me calling her pound puppy… she looks cute & cuddly here though.
Thu, October 29, 2009 9:45 AM
Her pics are absolutely beautiful. She’s the right person to push lip gloss by the way since her lips are ..WHOA. Pretty girl.
Thu, October 29, 2009 9:46 AM
that afro she wears is not her damn hair.
Thu, October 29, 2009 9:56 AM
PRETTY PICS!!!!!
Thu, October 29, 2009 10:05 AM
I agree she looks like Kimberly Elise and Cicely Tyson…very strong features…beautiful pic!
Thu, October 29, 2009 10:09 AM
Love love love the photoshoot :-)
Thu, October 29, 2009 10:11 AM
hmmmm…. are we j because we can’t do the same thing? trust me, i ask myself why certain people are celebrities all the time, but lawd knows if i got the chance to do what they did, i’d do it in a hot second. i’m sure teyana can care less that we don’t think she’s celebrity worthy while she is hitting up dope parties and not having to do a 9-5
Thu, October 29, 2009 10:23 AM
She’s really pretty. Who is she?
Thu, October 29, 2009 10:24 AM
This is a truly sad thing to see. Why are black women or men always hating and claiming they know something about some one? Why does it matter if she is relevant or not? What are some of yall doing beside working a 9-5 and sitting her saying who she is or is not? We do not know what she does behind the scenes that making her on the come up. I met this young lady earlier this year during Obama inaugration weekend and can surely say not only was she fresh to death, she was humble and sweet and very NORMAL. She talked with me and others in the club that night and was very glad to know she had fans. People are so hateful sometimes, its sad that they have nothing better to do but be jealous and WISH they were doing what she was doing. Negativity breeds blocked blessings, remember that.
Thu, October 29, 2009 10:24 AM
Beautiful girl, and I def think she belongs on someone’s runway!
Thu, October 29, 2009 10:31 AM
her lips are fucking disgusting….fuuuuu….plain disgusting idea
Thu, October 29, 2009 10:32 AM
Why would I wish I was doing what she was doing(a lip gloss line with two colors and being Chris Brown’s Twitter defender) when I could wish I was being somebody succesful?
Thu, October 29, 2009 10:33 AM
she is a pretty women can’t deny that & i love her lips wish i had some plump lips like that sexy,lol & it’s funny to me how some people can say why she is a celebrity hell if Amber/Kim K & her whole clan can be a celebrity why not a beautfil black women who is not selling sex.Not a lip gloss /lipstick girl, but i wish her good luck with that.
Thu, October 29, 2009 10:34 AM
Oh you guys first me “those who said that she looks like Kimberly Elise and Cicely Tyson” … I thought Kimberly could play the life story of Cicely Tyson but I think Teyana needs to parlay into acting with a coach and she would either play an older Cicely Tyson or the younger Cicely Tyson …. wow nice ad though wishin her much success.
Thu, October 29, 2009 10:35 AM
That’s it!! I could not put my finger on it but you got it!! :) I think she is cute and interesting looking. Some of use do have naturally long hair, I’m not saying it is or it’s not her hair, but it could be.
Thu, October 29, 2009 10:36 AM
Natasha,
Can you pleeeease find where the jewelry comes from/who it’s by and put it on YBF. I really like the jewelry.
Thank you
Thu, October 29, 2009 10:37 AM
What??? I was agreeing that she looked like Kimberly Elise, what happened?? Sheesh.
Thu, October 29, 2009 10:39 AM
I was just about to say that. She’s a dead ringer!
Thu, October 29, 2009 10:39 AM
I think some ppl on this site are blatant haters…
Who cares if she has a weave, its a great JOB…
Who cares if she dropped one single, she is trying to do SOMETHING…
GEESH, Cant please everyone.. How about she isnt living for you all and your WACK approval of her looks, business endeavors, or relationships…
Some of yall need to fall back and just CONGRATULATE! Damn, another black girl trying to do something positive… PERIOD. DOT.
She looks good..bottom line..
Thu, October 29, 2009 10:39 AM
cosign. Teyana has a cool look. She should model more.
Thu, October 29, 2009 10:41 AM
Hey Tasha, Can you find out who the photographer is and what kind of jewlery she has on???
Thu, October 29, 2009 10:41 AM
something i about her i just dont like.. cant put my finger on it..i think she tries too hard.
Thu, October 29, 2009 10:48 AM
Teyanna looks good. Maybe this will be the move that actually takes her somewhere. She is kinda famous for nothing.
Thu, October 29, 2009 10:52 AM
PREACH IT!
Thu, October 29, 2009 11:08 AM
The funny thing is, she never claimed to be a “celebrity”…she is relevant to this site b/c she is YOUNG, BLACK and is doing something with her life that is FAB! Modeling, developing a lip gloss line, being a positive role model to other young black girls and writing music…what is wrong with people? Why can’t we just give credit where it is due?
Thu, October 29, 2009 11:20 AM
AND? Everyone wears weave!!!!
Thu, October 29, 2009 11:30 AM
sweet Haysus. . .if someone mentions FeFe Dobson one more time, i’m going to have a coronary. . .gotdamn the sun doesn’t rise and set in the ass of FeFe. . .geezus. . .”omg, she took a shit just like FeFe Dobson. . .she tampon jacking just like FeFe” get a fuking like and stop nipple riding FeFe all the dayum time!
“Rihanna put one foot in front of the other when she walked, why she jocking FeFe’s style like that”
jeez louise. . .i like the damn photos and Teyana looks nice
Thu, October 29, 2009 11:41 AM
I loved her attitude ever since I saw her on my super sweet 16(Mtv). Her mom seemed to have been raising her right. She is the only celeb I have heard say she was a virgin. That is her real hair too haters. She was signed to Pharell’s label…wonder what happened?
Thu, October 29, 2009 11:55 AM
I THINK SHE LOOKS GOOD..I ALWAYS GIVE PROPS WHEN ITS DUE UNLIKE SOME OF THESE BLACK WOMEN ON HERE WORKING MISERABLE ASS GOVT DESK JOBS.
-WHERE CAN WE BUY HER LIP GLOSS& THE JEWELRY LOL?
Thu, October 29, 2009 12:02 PM
Why do ppl act like black ppl can’t grow long hair. She might have a few tracks and I have seen this girl get her hair done so I know for a FACT that her hair is REALLY that LONG AND THICK and is that hard to believe because she a black woman…..whatever..anyways I have to say I am so proud of her, she is SOOOOO BEAUTIFUL and she really is a great role model for young black women. I wish her the best and she really should be a model.
Thu, October 29, 2009 12:18 PM
I can’t even think of one bad thing to say….She looks STUNNING!!!!!!! She needs to stick to modeling cuz she is FAB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thu, October 29, 2009 12:28 PM
this girl is beautiful. stunning. I’m not a fan of her “music” but you a liar if you say this child isn’t gorgeous. she’s just living her life and having fun and it shows.
Thu, October 29, 2009 12:34 PM
Teyanna is gorgious, she kinda reminds me of Rihanna because their features are so strong, but Teayanna is much brittier, it seems like Rih Rih is not as innocent & she trys to play, she getting on my nerves now anyway, I am tired if seeing Rihs face these days………..
Thu, October 29, 2009 12:34 PM
The hate on here is craaaaazy…2009 and we still talking about celebs wearing weave??? Isnt that like 95% a given in that game (annnnd in everyday life)??? 95% of you typing the words “thats a weave” are tapping the top of your heads while typing to get at that weave itch that starts up when you get hot from that hater fever…Beautiful girl…gorgeous features…only criticism is “why are some of the pics for the lips gloss like 2 shades lighter than her actual skin tone???” Here we go again with having to play into mainstream Americas bullish…you gotta be light and bright to sell?? Some things will never change.
Thu, October 29, 2009 12:39 PM
Teyanna is a beautiful lil lady…gorgeous pics!!!
Thu, October 29, 2009 12:45 PM
Okay this site is clearly full of ignorant haters who are not doing anything productive with their own lives. her pics are flawless and I’m loving the nude. Anyone know where I can find that color? Every one I seem to purchase ends up looking like a different shade of pink on my lips.
Thu, October 29, 2009 12:49 PM
Really nice pics… whats with all the hatred? Geez! I wish everyone you post you would have to show YOUR pic. Now, that would be interesting :lol:
Thu, October 29, 2009 12:51 PM
*correction* … I wish everyone would have to show their picture when they posted a comment…
Thu, October 29, 2009 12:59 PM
@ MISS JACKIE, I AM WITH YOU SO MUCH NEGATIVITY Y CANT PPL B HAPPY FOR ANOTHER PERSON SHE IS ON HER GRIND MAKIN IT ANYWAY SHE CAN SHES NOT HURTING ANY1 WHATS THE DEAL THATS FEMALES 4 YA, R U LADIES BORN 2 HATE WHO CARES ABOUT HER HAIR BEING REAL FAKE SIDEBURNS AIRBRUSHED OR WHATEVA WHEN SHE STEPS OUT THE HOUSE SHE LOOKS HOT & I AM QUITE SURE U FEEL THE SAME WAY WHEN PPL HATE ON U, U FEEL LIKE OOH WHEN I DO THE DAMN THING I DOES THE DAMN THING PPL STOPP HATING…….
Thu, October 29, 2009 1:04 PM
pretty pictures.
get it girl.
Thu, October 29, 2009 1:06 PM
i dont know if its a compliment to be compared to kimberly elise or cicely tyson but yes, she does look like them.
…and they all look like barney’s little sister (the green one).
Thu, October 29, 2009 1:22 PM
SAY IT GIRL. The pictures are gorgeous and she looks beautiful!
Thu, October 29, 2009 2:02 PM
HATER ^^^^^^^^^
Love Her To Deathhhhh !
Thu, October 29, 2009 2:05 PM
Another HATER ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Thu, October 29, 2009 2:11 PM
COSIGNED AND AGREED!!!!
Thu, October 29, 2009 2:14 PM
Exactly! This is what sets black people back. Never want to see another brother or sister moving forward. No one likes having haters but they continue to hate. And there is a major difference between constructive criticism and straight up hating. I’m guessing the commentators on this site are doing grand things that is why they can look down on others. Until your name is relevant enough to speak about don’t hate on another person. Point blank!
Thu, October 29, 2009 2:40 PM
I will not comment on comments….seems to be a lot of negativity going on here…Do I smell haters?
Teyana is absolutely gorgeous, and her photoshoot is FAB!!!
Thu, October 29, 2009 2:57 PM
I like the gloss… she looks stunning (she’s a pretty girl anyway, but these pics are what’s it) and I also need to know where the jewelry came from!
Thu, October 29, 2009 3:57 PM
I keep tellin people thats not her hair..ya’ll have been fooled by the weave! lol
Thu, October 29, 2009 4:00 PM
Im sorry She is not cute to me…She looks like a puppy..those pics woulda looked better with someone else in them..her lips are funny lookin to me..and I STILL dont see why shes famous..someone please remind me lol
Thu, October 29, 2009 4:14 PM
I wonder how you look, Hi hater:)
Thu, October 29, 2009 4:25 PM
YEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS, maybe she should take acting lessions and play her Kimberly little sister in the next Tyler P. movie!
Thu, October 29, 2009 4:34 PM
Teyana Taylor hasnt really hit shores over here in the UK, so I’m not that well versed about her but I must say, she is a natural black beauty. Very, very pretty!
Thu, October 29, 2009 4:42 PM
Absolutely breathtaking! Go Teyanna! Her nude lip game is mmmmmmmmmeeeeeeaaaannnnn! Hayle I wish I could pull that look off! Congrats on your success!
Thu, October 29, 2009 4:52 PM
Pretty pics Te Te!
Thu, October 29, 2009 8:33 PM
Beautiful girl…simply gorgeous
Thu, October 29, 2009 8:56 PM
Man, if that girl don’t look just like ol’ Cicely Tyson! Its kinda scary looking! “Cicely!!! Cum & git cho granbaby!!!”
I get where she was going w/ these pics…but I just didn’t go there w/ her! Haha! She looks funny to me, and not in a good way. But to each his own I guess…
Thu, October 29, 2009 10:01 PM
couldn’t of said it better. she looks absolutely beautful and clearly is doing her thing, if she wasn’t there wouldn’t be so much haters. I’m not even a fan,but i have respect for her.
Thu, October 29, 2009 11:53 PM
Cris
OnOct 29, 2009 at 10:24 am (Quote) | Reply |
This is a truly sad thing to see. Why are black women or men always hating and claiming they know something about some one? Why does it matter if she is relevant or not? What are some of yall doing beside working a 9-5 and sitting her saying who she is or is not? We do not know what she does behind the scenes that making her on the come up. I met this young lady earlier this year during Obama inaugration weekend and can surely say not only was she fresh to death, she was humble and sweet and very NORMAL. She talked with me and others in the club that night and was very glad to know she had fans. People are so hateful sometimes, its sad that they have nothing better to do but be jealous and WISH they were doing what she was doing. Negativity breeds blocked blessings, remember that.
****I met her as well and I couldn’t agree more!!
Fri, October 30, 2009 2:10 PM
Any body who said anything mean about these pics r just hating!!!! CUz Shes soooooo Dope, And if yall paid any attention she was in fashion week and models for a few top Names
Fri, October 30, 2009 5:50 PM
YES!!!!!! I wuz thinking the exact same thing!!!
Sat, October 31, 2009 3:09 AM
She is beautiful…is it me or does she favor Cecily Tyson?
Sun, November 1, 2009 11:38 PM
Wow, some of you sound like ! Why is it so impossible for a black woman to have long hair. Sorry, I’m black AND my hair grows. It’s not a paradox. I feel sorry for you – clearly crippled by your history. As for Teyana, gorgeous skin, striking features, and quite the enterprising young woman. It’s nice to see young people taking risks and trying to build businesses. Hope others follow her example. That is all I have to say. Goodnight.
Tue, November 10, 2009 2:30 AM
she’s smart, then. publishing and song writing is where the money is.
a record label artist can die broke, but she will not be anything close to broke when big selling artists use songs that she has the rights over. and, if she owns the publishing company game is over. i’m impressed.
Tue, November 10, 2009 2:36 AM
kiss my ass baby. those lips are just right for you.
Tue, November 10, 2009 2:44 AM
that’s just it. nobody actually doing something grand is up in here hating this girl. when your mind is on success you recognize it immediately. these are some jealous little heffers trying to push the standard of beauty in their direction by making good looking brown people ashamed of what they got, when they could be learning how to uplift their crappy little lives if they paid attention.
Tue, November 10, 2009 2:59 AM
that’s an issue. but, they don’t have to be black either, especially when they’re dogging bw out just for having something that clearly says dark or black woman. some of the comments i’ve read here are clearly flamers and the slang is way to contrived…think about it.
if a bw/man wants to tie the noose around their own neck by promoting that bull they can go head and dance that puppet dance. but, there are clearly some haters of other ethnic groups that stay glued to these types of posts.