• Shakur Stevenson will face Teofimo Lopez for the WBO world title on Jan. 31, 2026 at Madison Square Garden.
  • His partner, rapper Young Lyric (Lyric Michelle Ragston), is a Houston-born artist and mother to their daughter, Leilani.
  • The couple went Instagram‑official in December 2020, got engaged after his victory over Oscar Valdez, and often keep family life private.
  • Young Lyric paused her music career after becoming a mother but remains an influential recording artist and social media presence.

H2: Who is Young Lyric?

Lyric Michelle Ragston, known professionally as Young Lyric, is a Houston-born rapper and influencer. Born July 30, 2000, she grew up in a musical family — her father and uncle are musicians — and adopted the stage name that nods to that background.

Young Lyric first drew attention with a remix of Young Jeezy’s “Loose My Mind.” She launched a YouTube channel in 2010 that now hosts hundreds of videos and has attracted hundreds of thousands of subscribers. Her catalog includes tracks such as “U Got Dragged,” “WipeOut,” and “I Got Juice,” and she has collaborated with regional acts including Cubal Doll and Pressure Boyz.

According to media reports, Young Lyric commands a sizable social following (around 1.5 million on Instagram) and an estimated net worth around $1 million, built from music, performances and influencer activity.

H3: Relationship timeline with Shakur Stevenson

Shakur Stevenson and Young Lyric kept their early romance low-key, but they confirmed their partnership by going Instagram‑official on December 17, 2020. The couple say they first crossed paths while working on musical projects tied to Rap‑A‑Lot Records.

Their relationship became a widely shared moment in 2022 when Stevenson proposed after his win over Oscar Valdez — he dropped to one knee in the ring and she accepted. They also welcomed a daughter, Leilani Asha Stevenson, in 2021. Young Lyric later described stepping back from music after becoming a mother as necessary to focus on family before gradually returning to her craft.

H4: Ringside at Madison Square Garden

As Stevenson prepares to meet Teofimo Lopez for the WBO world title on Jan. 31, 2026, fans expect Young Lyric to be among his supporters at Madison Square Garden. The couple’s private approach means she may remain understated, but her presence has become part of Stevenson’s public story — as both a partner and a fellow creative.

H4: What this means for fans

For boxing followers, the matchup with Lopez is the headline. For fans interested in the personal side, Young Lyric represents Stevenson’s life outside the ring: a young artist, mother and partner who has shared important milestones with him. Expect ringside photos and social posts after the fight — the couple often lets small glimpses of family life filter into public view.

If you want quick updates, follow Stevenson on his official channels and Young Lyric on Instagram (@thereallyricmichell) for post-fight reactions and family moments.

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