[Saba Sports News] Shannon Sharpe, known for his rising fame in sports media, had a unique encounter with the paparazzi when Selena Gomez walked by, leading to him being completely ignored. He took it humorously, stating, “Had I realized it was her, I ABSOLUTELY would’ve asked her for a pic.”
Even when the paparazzi returned to him, Sharpe didn’t seem upset, simply saying, “Nah bruh, you good!”
While Sharpe has become a celebrity in his own right, he acknowledges that he’ll always come second to international pop star Selena Gomez, given her massive following of 429 million Instagram followers compared to his 2.8 million.
Shannon Sharpe, after leaving Undisputed, joined Stephen A. Smith on ESPN’s First Take. He has also found success with his Club Shay Shay podcast, boasting 1.32 million YouTube subscribers. Sharpe’s net worth stands at an estimated $14 million, demonstrating his rapid growth in the media industry.
Despite the viral encounter with Selena Gomez, Sharpe humorously admitted that he can’t name any of her songs and declined to pursue a deeper connection with her, emphasizing that he had only just learned who she was.