Roommates, Tia Kemp came through with some advice for Claressa Shields on handling critics. Yuntie told the GWOAT she’s not popping off like she should, saying that’s just what boxers used to do back in the day. Here’s what Tia had to say…
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Tia Kemp Says Folks Need To Chill On Claressa Shields
Tia Kemp hit up her social media followers asking why folks keep throwing shade at Claressa Shields. She said people need to chill because talking ish is totally normal for boxers. “Why y’all be bothering Claressa so much? Why y’all don’t like her? Leave her alone! All boxers talk s**t. She suppose to,” Tia said in a video.
Tia didn’t stop there. She told Claressa to hit her up so she could share some more tips on how to handle trolls. “Claressa Shields, if you see this call your auntie. Imma give you something to tell these h**s. You ain’t talking enough s**t like Muhammad Ali and them did back in the day,” Tia continued.
Kemp continued to say that she was tired of folks always complaining about Shields. She said she’s a boxing champ, doing right out here so there shouldn’t be any shade thrown her way.
“I’m sick of them f*****g with you dawg. You a champ, they can’t take that away from you. Why they ain’t happy for you. You a Black woman, an athlete doing something positive,” Kemp added.
The Internet Is Loving Tia Kemp’s Tips For Claressa Shields
The Roommates were feeling Tia Kemp’s advice for Claressa Shields. Tons of folks shared their thoughts in TSR’s comment section, with many saying Shields needs to stand on business. Peep some of their reactions below.
Instagram user @jnational wrote, “SHE FINALLY said something i agree with 💯”
Instagram user @hilary_noelle wrote, “Yeah Yuntie…she need it! OMG! 😭😭😭”
While Instagram user @chanelnicolescott wrote, “She ain’t lying. If Clarissa wants to celebrate her man, what’s the problem with it? “MY MAN MY MAN MY MAN”. Keep doing it boo!! I stand with you. ❤️”
Then Instagram user @qwana.k.angelmarie wrote, “TWO-TIME OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST! UNDEFEATED BOXING CHAMPION…… POP YO COLLAR CLARISSA! 🥊 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽”
Another Instagram user @kris.jay.baker wrote, “I love a boxer who talks smack cuz ain’t nobody gon check em 😂 them hands lethal.”
Instagram user @myakellyworld wrote, “I like her and people stay bashing that woman just because she loves her man. Strong, beautiful black woman. ❤️”
While another Instagram user @x__chocolate wrote, “Lmao now Tia can really train her 😂 that mouth is lethal.”
Then another Instagram user @pagingnurselewis wrote, “Love this ❤️ cause its the truth.”
Lastly, Instagram user @mindofmelody wrote, “She ain’t lying! Talk yo ish Clarissa boo!”
Shields Reacts Reacts To Pressures Of Altering Her Appearance
Tia Kemp’s message for Claressa comes after the boxer recently clapped back at folks pressuring her to get cosmetic surgery. On X (formerly Twitter), she straight up said she’s not getting bullied into anything and thinks her features are “perfect.” She also said she’s not looking for validation from people who wouldn’t even send flowers to her hospital bed.
“My body is perfect, so Is my face, my lips & all. I’m not getting nothing done for validation from mfs who wouldn’t send me a dead flower if I was in the hospital bed. It’s called VERY SECURE! #claressashields #Gwoat,” she wrote.
