Papoose Dumps Claressa Shields After She Gets Him Tattoed | HO

The world of hip-hop has never been short on drama, but few stories have captured the internet’s attention quite like the public implosion of Claressa Shields and Papoose. In a matter of days, what appeared to be a blossoming romance—complete with matching tattoos and dreams of a family—devolved into a spectacle of humiliation, betrayal, and finger-pointing.

At the center of it all is Claressa Shields, a world champion boxer who, despite her strength in the ring, finds herself the subject of ridicule and heartbreak after being dumped by Papoose, just 24 hours after getting his name tattooed on her body.

This is not just a celebrity breakup. It’s a cautionary tale about public love, private manipulation, and the high cost of ignoring red flags—especially when the whole world is watching.

The Tattoo That Sparked a Firestorm

The drama began in spectacularly public fashion. Shields, preparing for an upcoming fight against Lee Daniels, arrived at her weigh-in draped in a fur coat. As she disrobed, all eyes shifted from her athletic prowess to a fresh tattoo—Papoose’s name inked prominently near her hip.

The placement was no accident: Shields had deliberately tucked her bathing suit to ensure the tattoo was on full display, a move that immediately set social media ablaze.

The internet was quick to react. “Getting another woman’s husband’s name tattooed on you is a weird flex,” one user commented, echoing the sentiments of many who felt Shields had crossed a line. Others mocked her for what they saw as naive arrogance, with one user quipping, “This her first boyfriend, gotta be—can’t tell me different.”

But the real embarrassment came when Shields and Papoose were later interviewed by paparazzi. When asked if he’d return the favor and get a tattoo of Shields, Papoose laughed off the question. Shields, caught off guard, was forced to laugh along, her discomfort palpable. The moment was a viral sensation—a woman wearing her devotion on her skin, while the man she loves can’t even fake enthusiasm for the cameras.

A Love Triangle Built on Lies

For those unfamiliar with the backstory, Shields’ relationship with Papoose was controversial from the start. Papoose, best known for his long-standing marriage to rapper Remy Ma, was still legally married when he began seeing Shields. Despite the public scrutiny, Shields was open about her plans for the future. In a recent interview, she spoke candidly about wanting to pause her boxing career to have a child with Papoose, stating, “I’ve put too much on hold for boxing already. I’m going to have a baby next year. We already have it planned out.”

But while Shields was broadcasting her hopes, Papoose was sending mixed signals. He never publicly expressed a desire to start a family with Shields, despite living in her house and relying on her financially. According to insiders, Shields pays all the bills, provides the food, and even employs Papoose as her manager—his only steady source of income outside of sporadic music royalties.

As one observer put it, “He basically blows her back out all night, stays in her house, eats her food, gets his money from being her manager, blows her back out some more using the energy he gets from the food she buys, but still don’t want no kids with her. Oh, baby, it’s a mess.”

Remy Ma’s Warnings and the Ghosts of Marriages Past

The Shields-Papoose saga can’t be understood without mentioning Remy Ma, Papoose’s estranged wife. Their marriage, once held up as a model of “Black Love,” crumbled under the weight of betrayal and public scandal. When Remy was served divorce papers, she didn’t hold back, warning Shields that Papoose would use her and then discard her for a younger woman he could control.

Remy’s words proved prophetic. She accused Papoose of only being with Shields because he needed a place to stay, alleging that he couldn’t afford rent and was using Shields’ house as free housing to get back on his feet. “Why are you attaching yourself to this 47-year-old man that doesn’t have anything going, has no career, no job, no income except for the income that he’s claiming off of you, your percentage, because he’s your manager?” Remy said in a viral rant.

Remy also exposed Papoose’s history of infidelity, claiming he cheated on her multiple times, even while she was in jail. “I know what was up. When I had to fight baby mothers at mother-in-law’s houses on Thanksgiving, I knew that girl wasn’t lying about what she was saying was going on while I was [locked up]. I knew she wasn’t. I just was mad,” Remy admitted.

Papoose Claps Back: A Battle of Narratives

Papoose, for his part, has not remained silent. In response to Remy’s allegations, he painted himself as a devoted husband who sacrificed his career to support Remy during her incarceration. He claims he visited her daily for a year, paid all the bills, and even wrote 90% of her music since they’d been together. “I never wanted a penny. I never put my name on the credit. When people said, ‘We know Pap writing that,’ I never wanted one dime,” he declared.

But Papoose’s defense did little to sway public opinion. Many pointed out that his sudden move from Remy to Shields, and his reliance on Shields’ financial support, fit Remy’s warnings to a tee. The optics were damning: a once-proud rapper now dependent on the woman he was supposed to be managing, while rumors of infidelity swirled around him yet again.

Cheating Rumors and the Final Straw

If Shields thought her public display of devotion would solidify her relationship, she was sorely mistaken. Just days after unveiling her tattoo, rumors exploded that Papoose was cheating—and planning to leave Shields altogether. Insiders claim he’s been sneaking around for weeks, and that Shields is so desperate to avoid public humiliation (and Remy’s “I told you so”) that she’s willing to overlook his betrayals.

The internet, meanwhile, has been ruthless. “Clarissa needs to be with someone who doesn’t have kids. She needs to start fresh… get married, and have children with someone not in the public eye,” one commenter advised. Another added, “If Papoose was such a Black Love king, Remy wouldn’t have left. Women don’t leave a happy, healthy, providing, loving, loyal home unless something is wrong.”

Shields, for her part, has tried to save face, going online to claim that Papoose is “the richest man she knows.” No one is buying it. The consensus is clear: Shields is in denial, clinging to a relationship that has already left her publicly embarrassed and alone.

A Cautionary Tale for Women in the Spotlight

The Shields-Papoose breakup is more than just gossip—it’s a stark reminder of the dangers of ignoring warning signs, especially when those warnings come from people with firsthand experience. Shields, a world champion boxer and role model for many, now finds herself the punchline to a joke she never saw coming.

Her story is a cautionary tale for anyone—celebrity or not—about the risks of loving someone who refuses to love you back in the same way. It’s about the perils of public relationships, the pain of private manipulation, and the importance of listening to those who’ve walked the path before you.

As the dust settles, one thing is certain: Shields’ next fight won’t be in the ring, but in reclaiming her self-respect and learning from a heartbreak the whole world watched unfold.