Singer, dancer, model and entrepreneur, Teyana Taylor has made history as the first Black woman to top Maxim's annual Hot 100 list.<br />Taylor, who 'Essence' refers to as a modern renaissance woman, will appear on the cover of the July/August 2021 issue.<br />Taylor serves as the creative director for fashion company Pretty Little Thing.<br />Her most recent musical release was 'The Album,' a project featuring music industry icons like Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu and Missy Elliott. <br />Additionally, she also directs music videos and has worked on projects with Monica, Macy Gray and Queen Naija.<br />Taylor garnered international attention after starring in and choreographing Kanye West’s 2016 “Fade” video.<br />Taylor is also currently working on a documentary focused on soul singer Dionne Warwick’s life, in which she will portray Warwick.
