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Claressa Shields Responds to Remy Ma's 'Head Tap' Lyric With Gun-License Post

Shields answered with a social media post showing her Michigan concealed pistol license.

Overview

  • Remy Ma’s guest verse on Connie Diiamond’s song Head Tap includes the line, “Why would I fight you when I got a gun,” which circulated widely in clips online.
  • The track appears on Diiamond’s Underdog Szn 2, released to streaming services on September 12, and the excerpt drew hundreds of thousands of views within a day.
  • Many listeners and outlets interpreted the bar as a shot at Shields, linking it to a feud rooted in Remy Ma’s split with Papoose, allegations that Shields’ number was leaked, and Shields’ past “$1” comment.
  • Shields posted a photo of her Michigan concealed pistol license with a pointed caption, marking her first direct response reported in this news cycle.
  • Coverage highlights debate over lyrical posturing versus real-world risk, noting Remy Ma’s prior assault conviction, and raises questions about potential distraction for Shields ahead of her scheduled November bout.