Nationwide — Mo’Nique’s remark about Shannon Sharpe, who’s now accused of sexual assault, has resurfaced on-line. The clip exhibits Mo’Nique warning the previous NFL star about courting youthful ladies months earlier than the allegations made headlines.
Within the clip from Sharpe’s podcast Membership Shay Shay, Mo’Nique, who’s 57 and has been married since 2006, humorously cautioned Sharpe to cease pursuing a lot youthful ladies. “You’d higher take your outdated a– and get anyone to like you,” she instructed him, in line with Vibe. “You’re making an attempt to hang around with these younger b——… You possibly can’t do it, Shannon!”
Sharpe responded by saying courting tradition had modified, however Mo’Nique stood by her phrases. The dialog about age gaps in relationships, which was initially seen as playful, has taken on new which means since a 20-year-old lady lately filed a lawsuit towards Sharpe.
Gabriella Zuniga, often called Karlye on OnlyFans, is suing Sharpe for $50 million. She alleges he sexually assaulted her and secretly recorded their encounters whereas she was 19. Sharpe, who was 55 on the time of the alleged incidents, has denied all accusations.
He known as the lawsuit a “shakedown” and stated it’s an try to destroy his repute. His authorized staff has additionally launched messages they are saying present mutual consent. Sharpe says he plans to file a countersuit for extortion.
With the lawsuit making headlines, some have revisited Mo’Nique’s warning, questioning if Sharpe ought to have listened to her recommendation.