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Claressa Shields’ New Song Sparks Brutal Fan Reactions

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Prince Horton | Last updated Oct 3, 2025 8:43 PM ET

Fans had plenty to say after the GWOAT stepped into music with ‘IDGAF 2

Highlights:

Claressa Shields, the GWOAT, drops new track
The Breakfast Club shows love
Fans deliver blunt reactions online

The crossover from the fight game to the music world has never been an easy transition, and history shows audiences can be ruthless when expectations aren’t met. What might be seen as a bold creative step often ends up under the harsh spotlight of social media, where reactions can snowball quickly and set the tone for public perception. That was the case this week when a new track dropped, immediately triggering a wave of commentary online.

Claressa Shields, the undisputed champion and widely regarded as the GWOAT who’s built her legacy in the ring, took her shot outside of it with the release of ‘IDGAF 2.’

The song, which features Bri Biase, was sent to The Breakfast Club, where the hosts praised the track and showed love to her effort. But while the studio vibe leaned positive, fans across X had very different takes once the clip made its way online.

Highlights from fan reactions

‘This s** sucked y’all scared she run down on y’all? She got that special ed strength’*
‘That s** was trash! Y’all can’t be serious…’* another posted.
‘This s** is a mess’* added one more.

As with many of her ventures in and out of the ring, the feedback was split down the middle. Some applauded her boldness, while others dismissed her bars altogether. Still, this isn’t unfamiliar territory for Shields.

️ Bars! Claressa Shields dropped her song 'IDGAF 2" and she slid on this!‍ Tap into the latest w/ @LorenLorosa pic.twitter.com/iSGdpkdV0z
— The Breakfast Club (@breakfastclubam) October 3, 2025

Throughout her career, the GWOAT has been a magnet for strong reactions—both praise and criticism—because of her dominance in boxing and her willingness to speak her mind. That combination ensures that whether she’s throwing punches or dropping tracks, people will always have something to say.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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