Teyana Taylor has been in the industry since she was a teen, so being in front of the media at such a young age was bound to impact her confidence. However, Taylor found solace and love with a different community outside of what people may think is her norm.
Taylor just released her long-awaited video for “WTP,” which gives a salute to the LGBTQ community and Ballroom Culture. Taylor has been dancing since young, and besides her moment in “Fade,” Taylor has gotten notoriety voguing ( a part of Ballroom culture/ LGBTQ community).
In an open letter on Instrgam speaking on everyone involved in the video making process, Taylor showed love and support for the LGBTQ community. Refrencing the community as “you.”
“First time I met YOU (LGBTQ/ballroom) I was 15,” Taylor began. “An age when I didn’t feel my prettiest, didn’t know who I really was ya know. I was still finding myself in this crazy world like any other normal 15 year old but it’s so crazy how before I became the woman I am today, most importantly, I was accepted with open arms by YOU. YOU made me feel so beautiful. YOU embraced my strong features, YOU embraced my big hair, YOU embraced everything about me like no other and I knew from that day on that YOU would a home for me and would forever be apart of who I would become & something I would love and forever embrace AT ALL TIMES. “
Taylor also spoke on how she she tried to incorporate the community in her growth and entertainment development, but it was never included in end products. Products including her episode of My Sweet 16, and early music videos. “I never understood why but it hurt me,” Taylor wrote. “But I never let it stop me from EMBRACING & LOVING YOU. So I continued to always remind people that this is me! This is who I am.”
“Once I realized then that NOT embracing YOU had become a repetitive thing, I vowed to continue to represent YOU whenever to whoever!! And that one day when I am where I want to be and I have control and power I would WORK MY PUSSY unapologetically to the world with you and make sure the world see where I come from and not have to worry about ANYONE editing YOU out or being ashamed of MY HOME. YOU have taught me to embrace my sexuality, tap into my sexy, love my strong features, love my body and the list goes on and on. It’s so dope to finally do something for/with YOU that WE CONTROL UNAPOLOGETICALLY. I love YOU so much and thank you for everything. Without YOU no pussies would be worked! I want to thank my staff and crew but most importantly I want to thank you to all the icons, legends & kids for making this video magical ❤️ W/O YOU no pussies would be WORKEDT! Thank you to all the icons, legends, the greats, the kids for make this video magical with me. ?”