The speculation has been swirling for months. Now Papoose is speaking out about the infidelity allegations that followed his very public split from Remy Ma. The rapper is pushing back against claims that his relationship with boxing champion Claressa Shields began while he was still married.
After a decade together and a daughter, the couple’s breakup dominated hip-hop headlines. The drama only intensified when Papoose went public with Shields, leading many to assume the worst.
The Papoose cheating rumors gained traction in late 2024. Remy Ma had hinted at betrayal on social media, though she stopped short of naming names. When Papoose and Shields appeared together publicly in early 2025, fans connected the dots.
Remy later confirmed on Instagram Live that Shields and Papoose were dating. She also claimed Papoose had been promising Shields a baby while still legally married. The timing raised eyebrows across the industry.
Sources close to the rapper indicate that Papoose maintains he did not cheat. His position is that his marriage to Remy Ma was already over before anything began with Shields. The couple had reportedly been separated for some time prior to the public announcement.
Papoose filed for divorce in 2025, citing irreconcilable differences. In court documents, he alleged that Remy had been unfaithful throughout their marriage. These filings paint a very different picture of who was responsible for the marriage’s collapse.
Shields has been vocal in defending her relationship. She has stated repeatedly that Papoose was separated long before she entered the picture. The boxer has also made her intentions clear, publicly expressing her desire to start a family with him.
In response to critics who pointed out that Papoose was still legally married, Shields had a blunt reply. She dismissed the criticism and made clear that she is not concerned about Remy Ma’s opinion. Shields has also denied that Papoose serves as her manager, clarifying that she handles her own business affairs.
The legal process continues to unfold. Papoose has requested an equal dissolution of the marriage, while Remy has demanded he sign the papers. Meanwhile, both have moved on publicly with new partners.
For Papoose, addressing the infidelity allegations directly represents an attempt to control his own narrative. Whether fans believe him is another matter entirely.
