Iman Shumpert is clearing the air regarding speculation about a romance with model Amber Rose. After the former NBA star was spotted with Amber during a recent beach outing in Miami, fans began to wonder if the two were an item, especially following Iman’s split from musician Teyana Taylor in 2023.

In a candid conversation with TMZ, Iman responded to the rumors, stating, “Nah, we went to College Hill together,” referencing their participation in the 2023 reality show. He made it clear that their relationship is purely platonic, adding, “Yeah, we’re friends. Any other time y’all would have just let us eat, but I get it.” When pressed further about their connection, he reiterated, “Nah, that’s my peoples.”

The rumors gained traction after Iman and Amber were photographed leaving a Florida beach together, wrapped in towels. Iman’s ex-wife, Teyana Taylor, filed for divorce from him in January 2023, and they share two children. Teyana addressed their separation publicly for the first time in September, stating, “Iman and I are separated and have been for a while. We are still the best of friends, great business partners, and are one hell of a team when it comes to co-parenting our two beautiful children. Most importantly, we are family.”

Following the separation, Teyana took to Instagram to express her frustration with media coverage of their split, emphasizing her desire for privacy. “I mind my business, don’t bother nobody, and y’all know I’ve never played about my children, family, and our privacy,” she wrote. She also clarified that she hadn’t provided any statements to the media, as the information circulating was based on leaked court documents.

Iman’s strong denial of any romantic involvement with Amber Rose highlights his commitment to maintaining a supportive friendship with Teyana as they co-parent their children.