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Papoose

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Also Known As:
Shamele Mackie
Hometown:
Brooklyn

Bio:
Papoose (born Shamele Mackie in Brooklyn, NY on March 5, 1978) is an American rapper and songwriter. He broke into the rap scene with his song “Alphabetical Slaughter” in 2005 with DJ Kayslay and then signed a $1.5 million deal with Jive Records. His album was shelved and he cut ties with Jive, but he was able to keep the money. Papoose gained further fame when he was featured on the “Touch It” remix by Busta Rhymes. In 2012, Papoose released “On Top Of My Game” featuring Mavado, the first single of his debut album The Nacirema Dream. The album was released on March 26, 2013. Following the release of Kendrick Lamar‘s “Control,” where he calls himself “King of New York,” Papoose responded with a remix to “Control” and dissed Kendrick. They continued to throw shots back and forth through 2014. Papoose and his wife Remy Ma joined the show Love & Hip Hop: New York in 2015 and have been a part of the popular show since.

Best Known For:
Papoose is best known for being married to Remy Ma and being a rapper.

Personal Life:
Papoose is of Liberian descent. He has a daughter named Dejanae Mackie. In 2008, Papoose announced he was going to marry incarcerated rapper Remy Ma while she was in jail, however the wedding was postponed after he tried to smuggle her a key into the jail. They married the next day in May 2008, but he was barred from visiting her for 6 months.

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Remy Ma and Papoose are going strong! The married rap icons apparently have no trouble keeping things hot, as Remy admits having a young daughter actually help their relationship!

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Remy Ma & Papoose Reveal Their Plans For Baby No. 2 & Why They Had To Delay The IVF Process

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Papoose Reveals He Is Retiring From Rap To ‘Focus More On Family’: ‘I’m Done’

Legendary rapper Papoose announced EXCLUSIVELY to HL that he will be retiring at the end of 2021 after releasing one album a month throughout the year.

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50 Cent Flirts With Remy Ma On Instagram & Her Husband Papoose Had The Best Clap Back Ever

50 Cent made a pass at Remy Ma, and her husband Papoose was NOT here for it. Check out his epic response here!

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Remy Ma: How I’m Working Hard To Make IVF Work To Have A Baby With Papoose

Remy Ma reveals she and Papoose are doing IVF after her heartbreaking miscarriage. She goes inside the extensive process with HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY.

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Remy Ma: The Extraordinary Ways Papoose Showed Love To Me While I Was In Prison

Spending six years in prison could easily end a marriage, but for Remy Ma and Papoose it was just the beginning. They tied the knot while the female rapper was incarcerated, and he made sure to visit her every single day!

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Papoose’s Alleged Baby Mama Determined To Prove She’s Telling The Truth — Watch

This woman is NOT going quietly! Determined to clear her name once and for all, Papoose’s alleged baby mama opened up in a radio interview on May 4 about her alleged affair with the rapper that resulted in a 3-year old lovechild. Listen below!

May 4, 2017
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