Claressa Shields is leveling up once again, and everyone online is paying attention. The undefeated champ, who already holds titles across five divisions and owns two Olympic gold medals, just secured a groundbreaking deal that keeps her winning in every lane she touches. And she is proving that home really is where the money stays, because she is also stepping into her music era with Papoose supporting her every move. This month, news broke that Shields locked in a guaranteed eight-million-dollar multi-fight partnership with Salita Promotions and Wynn Records.
Wynn is the same music agency where her boyfriend Papoose serves as an executive. At thirty years old, Shields briefly tested free agency but ultimately chose to remain loyal to Dmitriy Salita, the first promoter to ever believe in her. She is also making history as the first athlete signed to Wynn Records, creating a major crossover moment between boxing and music.
Although fans expected her to chase huge outside payday fights, Shields had social media buzzing for another reason. Clips of her latest freestyle went viral after she appeared on BET’s new series 106 and Sports. She tapped straight into her GWOAT energy, delivering punchlines with the same intensity she uses in the ring. One of her standout bars was “I be on that Master P, my credit card ain’t got no limit.”
Details about her next opponent or how many fights are included in her new deal remain under wraps, but she is officially expected to return to the ring in early 2026. Wynn Records says their partnership is about showcasing her influence both inside and outside the sport. Executive Lefty explained why they chose to sign her, calling her “the most decorated female fighter of all time” and revealing she is “strongly considering going for a 3rd” Olympic run.
Lefty also shared that Papoose provides “stability, encouragement and emotional support.” He shut down rumors linking Shields’ music moves to Remy Ma, saying she simply loves making music and wants to honor her hometown with an album.
Meanwhile, Remy Ma recently went live saying she is staying calm even though “they be asking for it,” which fueled speculation about tension. And Laila Ali also entered the conversation, releasing a lengthy video claiming Shields’ fifteen million dollar offer story was inaccurate and insisting she is not coming out of retirement. Shields responded by calling Ali “scared, old and bitter.”
Claressa is clearly shaking the table on every side of the industry, and both boxing and music are watching closely.
