EXCLUSIVE: Is She Rapping Or Sparring? Claressa Shields Turns Listening Party Into A Fight Night!
Step out of the ring and step into the studio—because world champion boxer Claressa Shields is officially trying to trade her championship belts for a rap career, but the transition is looking a little rough around the edges!
Media Take Out pulled up to the champ’s latest listening party, and let’s just say the energy in the room was less “Grammy party” and more “press conference before a championship bout.”
The Look vs. The Delivery
Claressa definitely came to make a statement visually. The self-proclaimed “GWOAT” (Greatest Woman Of All Time) stepped out in a skin-tight, form-fitting black leather-look outfit with the back completely cut out.She showed off her elite athletic frame and had the body sitting right, but as soon as the mic turned on,things took a turn.
Instead of performing her new single like a seasoned recording artist, Claressa was practically barking her lyrics directly into the faces of the crowd. Fans in the front row were getting hit with pure aggression as she screamed line after line at the top of her lungs.
Listen, the lyrics themselves aren’t terrible for someone taking music on as a side hustle. But watching her on stage felt less like enjoying a music showcase and more like witnessing a heated altercation in a club parking lot!
Throwing Shots At Remy Ma?
Word around the industry is that several of the bars dropped on the track are aimed straight at rap veteran Remy Ma. The two have had subtle friction in the past, and hip-hop heads in the building immediately caught the subliminal jabs woven into the verses.
Taking aim at a heavy hitter like Remy takes major confidence. But if Claressa wants people to take her music seriously, she’s gonna need to channel that raw ring energy into actual rhythm.
Background On The Main Players
To understand why this listening party was so intense, here is a quick breakdown of the key figures involved:
- Claressa Shields: The 29-year-old Flint, Michigan native is a legitimate boxing icon—a two-time Olympic gold medalist and multi-division undisputed champion who also competes in MMA.Known for her supreme confidence and zero-filter personality, she is now determined to break into female rap.
- Remy Ma: The legendary Bronx rapper, former Terror Squad member, and battle rap enthusiast.Remy is widely regarded as one of the most formidable female lyricists in hip-hop history, making her a dangerous target for anyone stepping into the music arena.
Needs To Tone It Down A Notch
We love seeing a champ diversify her talents and step into new lanes. But somebody in Claressa’s camp needs to pull her aside and give her a reality check: rapping into a microphone requires a completely different technique than throwing a three-punch combination.
Being aggressive works when you’re cornering an opponent against the ropes, but on stage, it just comes off like you’re trying to pick a fight with your own supporters. Dial back the volume, catch the beat, and save the knockout power for the ring, sis!
