Aaron Pierre Reveals How He Avoided Getting “Cussed Out” By Teyana Taylor On Set

Aaron Pierre opened up about his admiration for Teyana Taylor during a conversation with Lena Waithe at the Amazon Music premiere of Taylor’s visual album “Escape Room,” praising her artistic drive and sharing how deeply personal the project became for him.

“For me, in regards to this particular project, first and foremost, for me it was always about serving Teyana and serving her, serving her vision, serving her visionary spirit, her artistry, her creativity,” Pierre said during the panel. “I’m sure everybody knows this, but I’m just I got to say it. Teyana is really one of one. Okay.”

The visual album, which dropped in August 2025, was directed and produced by Taylor herself and stars both Pierre and actor Lakeith Stanfield.

Blending music and film, “Escape Room” explores themes of emotional trauma, heartbreak and healing.

The project was created with Taylor’s all-women production team, The Aunties, and includes collaborations with Jill Scott, Tyla, Lucky Daye and Kaytranada.

It also features narration from Taraji P. Henson, Kerry Washington and Sarah Paulson.

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Pierre, who confirmed his relationship with Taylor in June 2025 after months of public speculation, said the film gave him a chance to tap into his own emotional journey.

He also joked about the dynamic on set, where Taylor wore both the director’s hat and the girlfriend title.

“And also, I was just trying to just listen to the director. I didn’t want to get cussed out,” Pierre said, drawing laughs from the audience.

Taylor and Pierre’s relationship first stirred buzz when they were seen chatting at the Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala in February 2025 and again at the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty in March.

Their chemistry on and off screen has since become a focal point of the “Escape Room” rollout.