The excitement surrounding the 2025 BET Awards was palpable, featuring unexpected moments, eye-catching fashion choices, and a flurry of post-show discussions. Central to the buzz was Claressa Shields, especially after Angel Reese was honored with the prestigious “Sportswoman of the Year” award. Claressa took to X (formerly Twitter) to express her feelings regarding the outcome, igniting a conversation across social media platforms.

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Claressa Shields Addresses Speculations About Her Award Loss

During the 2025 BET Awards, Angel Reese was celebrated with the “Sportswoman of the Year” award, outshining remarkable contenders like A’ja Wilson, Coco Gauff, and Claressa Shields herself. Reese’s recent accomplishments, which included shattering a WNBA record for consecutive double-doubles and her influential role in advancing women’s sports culture, played a significant part in her recognition.

In the wake of the announcement, Claressa Shields expressed her thoughts on X, leading some fans to interpret her comments as signs of disappointment regarding the award decision. Her posts generated widespread speculation; however, Claressa later clarified her stance, reaffirming her support for Angel Reese and emphasizing the importance of celebrating each other’s achievements in the sports community.

Social Media Reacts to Claressa’s Comments

The online community quickly responded to the situation, with a mixture of support and criticism. Some fans praised Claressa for her impressive career milestones, while others took issue with her remarks about Angel Reese, suggesting they came off as bitter. This divide among fans reflected the varying perspectives on how athletes should handle award show outcomes.

Many users on X had strong opinions regarding her comments:

I like you girl but sometimes you come off as a hater, just say congrats and keep it moving

— Eaz (@enosmoyo7) June 10, 2025

This isn’t it, Claressa

— shawn allen (@addshawn) June 10, 2025

Girl, don’t get on here complaining. You’re talented, don’t let that overshadow your success by appearing like a sore loser.

Just delete the tweet, say congratulations, and keep it moving.

— OnTheMatAndInTheRing (@OnMatAndInRing) June 10, 2025

Conversely, several fans rallied behind the boxing champion, showing their support:

You won in God’s eyes! That’s all that matters! Keep shining

— Proud American! Child of God (@jwebbvb1) June 10, 2025

Nah, this is good for BET; we need people to care about clear snubs

— Do (@Domthgreat) June 10, 2025

I agree with you. You had a great year and released your documentary. You deserved the recognition, but you’re blessed; you don’t need those awards—you’re a champ.

— on the clock typing from my desk (@abolishstans) June 10, 2025

Papoose and Claressa Steal the Spotlight at the BET Awards

Indeed, the dynamic duo of Papoose and Claressa Shields made a significant splash at the BET Awards, marking their official award show debut. The couple turned heads with their stylish outfits and were inseparable throughout the evening, as Claressa celebrated her first BET Awards nomination for “Sportswoman of the Year.” Their relationship has been confirmed in various interviews and social media posts, but this event marked their first grand appearance together. Notably, this comes amid ongoing drama involving Papoose and his estranged wife, Remy Ma.

Moreover, Papoose shared his joy on Instagram, stating he had a “wonderful time” with his “beautiful lady” at the ceremony. Claressa also expressed her gratitude in a post, saying, “Thankful for all my blessings,” and added, “For my first BET nomination, I arrived as a champion should.”

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