Nationwide — Mo’Nique’s remark about Shannon Sharpe, who’s now accused of sexual assault, has resurfaced on-line. The clip reveals Mo’Nique warning the previous NFL star about relationship youthful girls 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 girls. “You’d higher take your outdated a– and get someone to like you,” she advised him, in accordance with Vibe. “You’re attempting to hang around with these younger b——… You’ll be able to’t do it, Shannon!”
Sharpe responded by saying relationship 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 that means since a 20-year-old lady lately filed a lawsuit in opposition to Sharpe.
Gabriella Zuniga, generally known as 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 fame. 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.
