Claressa Shields is facing backlash after a video surfaced showing her mix up two R&B legends.
While singing along to a soulful classic during a social media livestream, the boxing champion credited the song to Jill Scott, when she was actually playing the late Angie Stone.
The moment happened as Shields vibed to the 1999 hit “No More Rain (In This Cloud).” In the clip, she identified the track as a Jill Scott record. While both women are icons of the Neo-Soul era, the mix up did not sit well with Angie Stone’s daughter, Diamond Stone. Diamond quickly took to Instagram to correct the athlete and defend her mother’s artistic legacy.
I wasn’t going to say nothing, but Claressa, if you gon’ like my mama’s music, don’t ever call her Jill Scott again,” Diamond expressed in a video. Her response carries deep emotional weight, as the family is still mourning the loss of Angie Stone.
The singer tragically passed away in a car accident last March while traveling through Georgia following a performance. For Diamond, ensuring her mother is properly recognized is a matter of honoring her memory.
Most fans believe it was a simple mistake on the fighter’s part, likely confusing the “Rain” themes between Stone’s anthem and Jill Scott’s “Love Rain.” Regardless of the intent, the situation has sparked a wider conversation about the importance of knowing the artists behind the hits.
