Remy Ma addressed her split from Papoose in a direct Instagram Live session on Thursday, clarifying her position on their ongoing divorce and responding to public comments made by Papoose’s new partner, Claressa Shields.
“I’ve never breathed so freely,” said Remy. “I couldn’t take it anymore. I said, ‘Hey, this isn’t what it is. You can’t keep doing this.’” She added, “People would cry if they knew the truth… I feel bad.”
In a more pointed moment, Remy responded to Shields’ appearance on The Breakfast Club, where Shields referred to the separation as “the elephant in the room.” Remy said, “Who I married in 2008, that’s not who this is now. Now he’s a wife.” She continued, “Papoose, you have my lawyer’s information. If you can’t afford to retain a lawyer… I told you I’ll pay for [the divorce].”
Remy stated that she is “not even asking for child support” and wants “nothing” from her estranged husband, expressing a desire to end the marriage peacefully. She also said there should be “no ill feelings” and dismissed Shields’ “tough talk” as unnecessary.
The couple, who share a six-year-old daughter named Reminisce Mackenzie, were once regarded as one of hip-hop’s most committed relationships. Married in 2008, they held a formal wedding in 2016 following Remy’s release from prison.
While Shields said she feels “secure” in her relationship with Papoose and “it’ll get handled,” Remy’s statements suggest she is ready to move forward.
