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The long-standing marriage between hip-hop mainstays Papoose and Remy Ma has officially reached its final chapter. During an appearance on The Breakfast Club, Papoose, accompanied by his new partner, world-champion boxer Claressa Shields, broke his silence regarding his pending divorce and addressed the persistent cheating allegations that have circled the couple for over a year.
The “Alphabetical Slaughter” rapper, who famously stood by Remy Ma during her six- year prison sentence, emphasized that their separation was not a sudden event. He noted that he filed for divorce in May 2025, following a series of public disputes and mutual accusations of infidelity. When questioned by hosts Charlamagne Tha God and DJ Envy about claims that he had stepped outside the marriage, Papoose was firm in his denial, pointing to his decade-long track record of public loyalty. He reminded the audience that his devotion was well-documented by the media during Remy’s incarceration, stating that such behavior had “never been on his name” in all his years in the spotlight.
The interview also served as a formal introduction of his relationship with Claressa Shields. While Remy Ma had previously accused the pair of having an affair while she and Papoose were still together, Papoose and Shields maintained that their romance blossomed only after the marital split. Shields chimed in during the discussion, describing the transition as a “new normal” and noting that both parties have moved on, as Remy has also been linked to other individuals following the separation.
Despite the public nature of their “Black Love” brand on Love & Hip Hop, Papoose expressed a desire to handle the remainder of the legal process with maturity. He acknowledged that while “papers and time” are required to finalize the dissolution, he holds no ill will toward his estranged wife. He concluded the segment by wishing Remy Ma the best in her future endeavors, stating that he is now focused on his life with Shields and his role as a father. The interview marks a definitive end to one of hip-hop’s most celebrated unions, shifting the narrative from reconciliation to individual paths forward.