In a scandal that is spiraling faster than anyone can refresh TMZ, former NFL Hall-of-Famer and media giant Shannon Sharpe is under blistering fire after leaked messages between him and an OnlyFans model known publicly as “Gabi” surfaced, adding new gasoline to an already raging inferno of legal trouble.

The Leaked Texts: “No Means No, Shannon”

According to TMZ Sports, newly leaked text messages paint a disturbing picture of a January 2nd 2025 encounter between Sharpe and Gabi. In the messages, Gabi claims that Sharpe engaged in non-consensual anal sex with her despite her explicit, repeated demands for him to stop.

“I cried when you left because I begged you to put on a condom and not put it up my a** but you didn’t listen,” Gabi wrote in the texts. She added a gut-wrenching reminder: “No means no, Shannon.”

The date of the texts directly lines up with the day Gabi accused Sharpe of r*pe in her pending $50 million lawsuit.

When confronted via text, Sharpe allegedly asked if he could call her, an obvious attempt to manage the fallout. Whether that call ever took place remains murky, but baby, the receipts are loud.

BDSM or Blurred Lines? The Contradictions Get Messier

Just when you thought the drama couldn’t get any wilder, more texts emerged where Gabi reportedly discussed her interest in “BDSM action” and even suggested she wanted to be “abused.”

Sharpe’s legal team is already salivating over this piece of the puzzle, arguing that the messages show Gabi consented to rough encounters. But let’s be very clear: consent for BDSM doesn’t equal consent to be violated especially after someone says no in the moment.

The $50 Million Bombshell: The Lawsuit That Rocked Sports Media

Earlier this year, Gabi legally identified as “Jane Doe” in court documents filed a $50 million lawsuit against Shannon Sharpe, alleging

• Non-consensual sexual acts
• Emotional distress
• Unauthorized filming and sharing of sexual encounters
• Repeated harassment after attempts to distance herself

According to the lawsuit obtained by The Cut, things turned extremely toxic after Sharpe accidentally livestreamed himself having sex with another woman to his 3.2 million Instagram followers in September 2024. (Yes, you read that right: a full-blown “oops” moment broadcast to millions.)

Following the livestream, Gabi reportedly tried to cut Sharpe off, but he allegedly responded by escalating the harassment and eventually the alleged assaults.

Sharpe’s Response: Deny, Deflect, and Deploy Receipts

Sharpe’s camp, led by attorney Lanny J. Davis, is playing hardball. They immediately fired back by releasing their own “receipts”: messages allegedly showing Gabi initiating and engaging in sexual discussions, hinting at a consensual dynamic.

But wait it gets nastier.

Doe’s attorney Tony Buzbee (yes, the same attorney who wrecked Deshaun Watson’s life) countered by releasing an audio recording where a man allegedly Sharpe makes aggressive and threatening comments toward Gabi. Buzbee said the recording is “deeply disturbing” and underscores the dangers of minimizing Doe’s claims.

Sharpe’s team naturally called the recording “out of context” and “unrelated to any sexual activity.”

A mess on top of a mess on top of a mess.

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Sharpe’s History: This Isn’t His First Rodeo

For those clutching their pearls, this isn’t the first time Shannon Sharpe’s name has been entangled in troubling allegations.

Back in 2010, Sharpe faced a temporary restraining order filed by a different woman accusing him of threats and harassment. That case was later dismissed, but let’s just say the pattern is starting to look real suspicious.

The Internet Reaction: Total Chaos

Naturally, the internet has been eating this up with a knife, fork, and wine glass. Fans are torn between disbelief, rage, and secondhand embarrassment. Sharpe, who recently joined ESPN’s “First Take” and launched a podcast empire, had just been riding a wave of career revival.

Now, social media timelines are flooded with calls for accountability, jokes about the infamous Instagram live blunder, and a deep sense of WTF energy.

Stay Tuned It Is About to Get Uglier

As of now, the lawsuit is still active. Depositions, discovery, and if it doesn’t settle a jaw-dropping trial could be coming. Sharpe’s brand, already bruised from that messy live video moment, could suffer permanent damage if the court of law and the court of public opinion sides with Gabi.

Meanwhile, fans are grabbing popcorn and bracing for even more shocking twists. Because if the past few months have taught us anything, it is this: in 2025, no scandal stays cute for long.