Who Is Jawaan Taylor’s Girlfriend? Meet Jekalyn Carr, SB-Winning OT’s Rumored Ex-Partner Working as an Entrepreneur

The offensive lineman for the  Kansas City Chiefs, Jawaan Taylor’s performances has never failed to impress his fans. Signing a four-year, $80 million contract with the Chiefs last year after his successful tenure with the Jacksonville Jaguars, he is witnessing upward mobility.

Taylor’s successful NFL trajectory has left fans wondering about his personal life dynamics as well as beyond the fields. Of particular interest is his relationship history with Jekalyn Carr, popularly known for her music and business acumen.

Everything about Taylor’s girlfriend Jekalyn Carr

Jekalyn Carr is a known name, for her multifaceted talents. Born on April 22, 1997, in West Memphis, Arkansas, to parents Allen and Jennifer Carr, she was brought up alongside her siblings Allen Lindsey Jr. And Allundria Carr. At the mere age of five, Gospel singer, Carr joined her neighborhood church choir kickstarting her phenomenal music journey. Given her hectic schedule since early on, Carr was homeschooled.

Her musical journey is noteworthy, carving a niche for herself. Right at the age of 13, taking inspiration from Christian community figures like Benny Hinn and Donnie McClurkin, Carr started to preach. She even released her song at the age of 13 titled, “God Has a Promise Over Your Life.” Her major hits are “Greater is Coming” (2013) and “You’re Bigger” (2016), with a number of albums receiving Grammy nominations.

She has also been inducted into the Women’s Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2021. The businesswoman also has a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022 added to her list of accolades, one that she received from Joe Biden. Not just singing, she has also tried her hands in acting. Shows like “Never Heard,” “Greenleaf” (2017), and “Traceless” (2019) are some of her works.

She even authored a motivational book in 2018, “You Will Win.” In addition to this, her beauty line “Jekalyn Beauty” has gained prominent attention, highlighting her entrepreneurial skills and advocacy for women’s representation in the industry. Her beauty products help enhance natural beauty and are suitable for various skin types and tones.

Jawaan and Jekalyn’s relationship timeline

Jawaan and Jekalyn publicly confirmed their relationship in 2020. The story began when Taylor was headed home during the off-season, and he saw Carr singing on Instagram. Impressed thoroughly, he took the permission of his mum and aunt to pursue her.

After this,  their social media profiles were an evident display of their blossoming relationship, as they took to liking each other’s photos. They were even seen together on a Facebook live broadcast in 2020.

Posting a photo of Taylor on his birthday, thanking him for his presence, she even sparked marriage rumors, all thanks to hashtag: #Dating2Marry, hinting at long-term plans. While they’ve relatively kept their relationship private, lately, there have been speculations of their separation. However, neither Taylor nor Carr have released any public confirmation regarding the same.