Boxing champion Claressa Shields is setting the record straight about her relationship with rapper Papoose after fresh rumors suggested the two had split.
Their relationship first made headlines under controversial circumstances late last year when Papoose’s ex-wife, rapper Remy Ma, publicly accused him of cheating with Shields. In a dramatic twist, Papoose retaliated with claims that Remy had been in a secret relationship with battle rapper Eazy The Block Captain. The messy exchange quickly became fodder for online speculation and gossip.
Despite the drama, both Remy and Papoose appear to have moved on with new partners. However, the internet hasn’t let go. Social media users recently ignited a fresh round of rumors that Papoose and Shields had broken up — a claim Shields wasted no time addressing.
Taking to her Instagram, the undefeated boxer shared a clip of herself enjoying a meal at Papoose’s mother’s home, shutting down the noise with laughter:
“All I see is lies 😂😂😂 Stop lying! Me and my man at his mama house eating victory dinner that she cooked for me! I see I gotta start checking y’all lies! We great over here!”
— via The Neighborhood Talk
Still, critics weren’t convinced. One commenter accused Shields of using the moment for attention, saying she just “wanted to let folks know [she] met his mom.”
Claressa Shields didn’t hold back:
“You and your made up a** modeling career can go to hell,” she clapped back.
“You mad that I check sh*t. Stop lying.”
It’s clear that the multi-time world champion is not letting the gossip disrupt her plans — which include a future with Papoose. During a recent appearance on The Pivot Podcast, Claressa Shields revealed that the couple is already thinking long-term:
“I’m gonna have a baby next year… We already have it planned out,” she said.
“After I go through my stuff, then I’ll come back and fight some more — and then probably have another one.”
While the internet speculates, Claressa Shields is focused on building both her family and her legacy — on her own terms.
