All About Aaron Pierre and Teyana Taylor’s Relationship (Including the Steamy Music Video They Starred In!)

Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre teased their relationship for months before officially confirming their romance.

The “Gonna Love Me” singer and the Krypton actor first sparked romance rumors when they were seen chatting at the Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala in February 2025. The following month, they attended the star-studded Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty, with Taylor posting a series of black-and-white photos from the event to her Instagram account.

“Oscar night in black & white, no grey area. 🤍,” she wrote.

Taylor and Pierre continued flirting with each other on social media for four months before she went public with their relationship. On June 7, Taylor made their romance Instagram official by sharing a picture of them together in honor of his 31st birthday.

A few days later, Pierre posted pictures with Taylor at the surprise birthday party she threw for him. In the caption, he thanked her for the “beautiful day.”

From working on a steamy music video to attending events together, here’s everything to know about Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre’s relationship.

They sparked romance rumors in February

Taylor and Pierre first had fans questioning their relationship status on Feb. 1, 2025, when Pierre posted several photos with Taylor at the Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala.

Weeks later, they continued to spark romance rumors when they were photographed at the American Black Film Festival Honors. Although they didn’t walk the carpet together, they were spotted sitting and conversing at the same table.

Taylor and Pierre attended the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar afterparty

On March 2, Taylor and Pierre attended the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty. Both Taylor and Pierre walked the red carpet separately, but they reunited inside to pose for a photo with Niecy Nash and her wife, Jessica Betts.

Taylor later poked fun at their relationship status by posting two black-and-white photos with Pierre, teasing that there was “no grey area” between them. Aaron posted the same pictures, but didn’t include a caption.

She flirted with him on Instagram

The “Bare Wit Me” singer and Underground Railroad actor continued teasing their connection on social media throughout 2025.

In April, Pierre posted a shirtless selfie on his Instagram Stories. Subsequently, Taylor appeared to reply to the steamy snap by writing on her Instagram Stories, “on di wey…”

Pierre starred in Taylor’s music video in June 2025

Before confirming that they were officially dating, Taylor and Pierre worked together to create a sultry music video for her single, “Long Time,” which was released on June 4.

The steamy music video shows Taylor reeling from a toxic relationship with an ex-boyfriend (played by LaKeith Stanfield) before Pierre steps in and saves her. In the video, Pierre carries Taylor in his arms.

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The song came from Taylor’s 2025 album Escape Room, which is set to be released alongside a short film in August. In a trailer for the visual album, Taylor and Pierre could be seen kissing in a steamy shot.

She has referred to Pierre as her “apple pie”

Just hours after Taylor released her music video with Pierre, she seemed to thank him at an award show.

On June 4, Taylor accepted the inaugural Innovator Award at the Apollo Spring Benefit 2025, and while giving her speech, she gave a specific shout-out to her “apple pie.”

In the speech, she thanked God “for the village you have placed in my life — my mom, my dad, my babies and my apple pie. I love you all so much. Thank you for loving me the way you do. I would not be the woman that I am today without you.”

They made their relationship Instagram official in June 2025

After months of teasing their relationship in public and on social media, Taylor and Pierre officially confirmed that they were dating.

On June 7, Taylor posted a selfie of them for his 31st birthday.

“Cheers to Thirty-WON & many more wins around the sun. 🌹 H”AP”PY BIRTHDAY Woody 🎈,” she captioned the post.

Pierre commented, “Now and always. Thank you Tey 🌹.”

Taylor also showed her love for Pierre by throwing him a surprise birthday party, per a fan-captured TikTok video. In the video, Pierre looked stunned while walking alongside Taylor into the event.

After his surprise party, Pierre thanked Taylor for the birthday bash, posting photos of them holding hands and hugging.

“Thirty-Won! Father God, Thank you for blessing me with another year. Another opportunity to evolve, grow, mature and refine,” he captioned the post. “Tey, Thank you! You put together a beautiful day. You are one of one. I appreciate you, deeply. 👑 .”

She commented under the post, “You’re so welcome & so deserving. ❤️Happy bdayyyyyyyy 🌹🥳.”