Teyana Taylor Stars In "A Thousand And One" As Mother Of Foster Child: Report

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Teyana Taylor, A Thousand And One
She reportedly portrays a mother who kidnaps a six-year-old from the foster care system.

She's a multi-hyphenate entertainer who has dipped her toes in various areas of the industry, but it is being reported that Teyana Taylor is returning to the silver screen. Taylor was recently named Maxim's "Sexiest Woman Alive," marking the first time a Black woman has been bestowed the title, and while her music career seems to hang in the balance, fans can catch the singer and her family on E!'s forthcoming reality series, We Got Love Teyana & Iman, in August.

The wife and mom of two is reportedly expanding her resumé according to Deadline and will star in a feature film titled A Thousand And One. The movie is reportedly produced by Sight Unseen, Makeready, and Lena Waithe's Hillman Grad Productions.

"The film follows Inez (Taylor), who kidnaps six-year-old Terry from the foster care system," reports Deadline. "Holding onto their secret and each other, mother and son set out to reclaim their home, as well as their identity and stability, in a rapidly changing New York City."

Filming has reportedly already begun in the Big Apple, but the remainder of the cast has yet to be shared. Taylor is no stranger to being on set as her acting credits include Tyler Perry's Big Happy Family, Coming to America 2, Star, and Stomp The Yard 2. Lil Kim has repeatedly expressed that she would like for Taylor to portray her in a biopic about the rapper's life, but we'll have to wait to see if Kimberly Jones gets her wish.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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