Claressa Shields has heard the chatter surrounding her Papoose-inspired love song, yet the boxer is smiling through it all.
The Olympic fighter’s track took over social media after Shields shared the visual for the single online. The moment was meant to both celebrate her birthday and express her love for the New York rapper. The timeline quickly filled up with reactions, with some users cracking jokes while others questioned if the moment was related to rumors of Shields cheating on Papoose. However, she chose to keep her energy light, posting a selfie with the message on Twitter, “Stay soft, stay pure, stay sweet. Never let ugly, make you ugly.”
Stay soft, stay pure, stay sweet. Never let ugly, make you ugly. pic.twitter.com/n8xucRf4Ze
— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) March 18, 2026
This public display of affection builds on what she has been showing all month. Earlier in March, Shields celebrated Papoose’s birthday with a heartfelt Instagram post, calling him her man and her best friend.
While some have speculated that the relationship is only for clout, Shields is making it clear that her love for Pap is 100% authentic.
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