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Shannon Sharpe Confirms ESPN Exit as Meek Mill Clarifies Tweet

After facing backlash over his comment on Sharpe’s firing, Mill issued a sarcastic clarification praising the Hall of Famer as a GOAT.

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8/2/25

Overview

  • Sharpe announced on his Nightcap podcast that he will not return to ESPN after stepping aside in April amid a settled sexual assault lawsuit that was dismissed with prejudice.
  • The Buzbee Law Firm said the Nevada suit filed by Jane Doe was resolved through a mutual settlement late last spring and formally dismissed with prejudice.
  • Meek Mill drew criticism for tweeting “Y’all too old to be getting fired fr……” in reaction to news of Sharpe’s departure from the network.
  • The rapper later explained on X that he was being sarcastic and celebrated Sharpe as a legend who should never lose any platform.
  • Sharpe asked fans to keep the focus on his brother Sterling’s upcoming induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.