'Shannon gotta be one of the dumbest niggas': Fans roast Shannon Sharpe after rumored $23M settlement goes viral
The internet is not letting Shannon Sharpe breathe this week. After rumors surfaced online that the former NFL star and media mogul allegedly paid $23 million to settle a civil sexual assault lawsuit with model Gabby Zuniga, fans absolutely lost it.
While no official number has been confirmed, that didn't stop Twitter from turning the whole thing into a savage roast fest, one tweet at a time.
The rumor: Did Shannon Sharpe really pay $23 million?
Here's what actually happened: In April 2025, Sharpe was sued for $50 million by Gabriella Zuniga, represented by high-profile attorney Tony Buzbee. On July 18, the lawsuit was quietly settled and dismissed with prejudice, meaning it can't be refiled.
But nowhere in the official filings does it say how much was paid.
Multiple outlets report that a $10 million offer was once rejected, and some speculate the final settlement may have been higher. That's where the $23 million figure popped up, completely unverified, but now running wild on social media.
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Fans light up social media with savage reactions
Even though the number isn't confirmed, fans treated it like gospel and the jokes were immediate. The timeline turned into a comedy roast, and poor 'Unc' caught every stray.
Internet Explodes Over Claims Shannon Sharpe Paid $23M to Gabby Zuniga
Some even joked about starting GoFundMes to help Shannon recover.
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Others pointed out the irony of a man who built a reputation on discipline and wisdom allegedly dropping millions 'for mid.'
Internet Explodes Over Claims Shannon Sharpe Paid $23M to Gabby Zuniga
A few users pushed back on the jokes, reminding folks that settlements aren't proof of guilt and that the internet has no idea what happened behind closed doors.
'None of y'all were in the room. A settlement doesn't mean anything except wanting privacy,'
one user wrote.
Still, their voices were drowned out in a flood of memes, clown emojis, and pancake jokes.
Let's be crystal clear: No official record confirms the $23 million figure. It's a viral number that may or may not be true, and no one from Sharpe's camp or Zuniga's team has confirmed it.
Whether the number is real or just fan fiction, Shannon Sharpe is the meme of the moment and fans aren't letting up. If he really did pay out $23 million, social media has already decided: he didn't just settle a lawsuit, he bought an L.
FAQs:
Q: Did Shannon Sharpe pay Gabby Zuniga $23 million?
A: The lawsuit was settled privately.
The $23 million figure is unconfirmed and based on viral rumors.
Q: Was Shannon Sharpe found guilty?
A: No. This was a civil lawsuit, not a criminal trial. The case was settled out of court and dismissed.
Q: Who is Gabby Zuniga?
A: A model and social media influencer, previously on OnlyFans. She announced her exit from the platform following the lawsuit settlement.
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