Shannon Sharpe claims Instagram hack after explicit video streams on account

A controversial video featuring an apparent sex act was streamed on Shannon Sharpe's Instagram account on Wednesday, raising eyebrows across social media. 

The Hall of Fame tight end, now an ESPN personality, quickly denied any involvement, claiming his account had been hacked.

The video, which did not show Sharpe's face but included audio of a woman moaning, spread rapidly online before it was taken down. Sharpe addressed the incident shortly after, warning his 3.2 million followers about the hack. 

"Beware, my @shannonsharpe84 Instagram was hacked this morning," Sharpe posted, adding that his team was working to resolve the issue. The post was later deleted.

While it’s unclear who was involved in the video, some viewers speculated Sharpe’s voice could be heard at one point. 

Clips of the livestream began circulating on X, formerly Twitter, lasting about five minutes before it was removed. Sharpe has firmly denied responsibility, attributing the incident to a cyber attack.