50 Cent Accuses Claressa Shields of Infidelity, She Threatens Suit

Rapper 50 Cent has reignited an online feud with boxer Claressa Shields and her partner, rapper Papoose, by publicly accusing Shields of infidelity with a G-Unit affiliate known as Maserati Bud. The allegations, shared on social media in recent days, have prompted Shields to threaten legal action against 50 Cent for defamation.

The dispute traces back to early January, when 50 Cent posted content mocking Shields and Papoose, including an AI-generated image that swapped their faces. In captions accompanying the posts, 50 Cent claimed Shields had been romantically involved with Maserati Bud since the 2024 holiday season. He referenced purported ring camera footage and shared a photo of Shields speaking with Bud while wearing Christmas pajamas and a Santa hat. "Maserati, BUD was all over Claressa booty for Christmas. Where you was at boyya bh a BOP! LOL," 50 Cent wrote in one now-deleted Instagram post. He further alleged the two had spoken on the phone the night before his latest claims.

Shields, an undefeated Olympic gold medalist and undisputed champion in multiple weight classes, swiftly denied the accusations. In a lengthy post on X, formerly Twitter, she described the claims...