Shaquille O’Neal had one of the best careers in NBA history, earning a statue as one of the greatest of all time in the eyes of many fans and enthusiasts of the game. Fondly called ‘Diesel’ by many people, he found a way to begin a new career in DJing after retiring from basketball.
Despite having a successful NBA career, where he won the NBA championship four times, most notably with the LA Lakers, he was in for a shock when he was once replaced by LeBron James.
Shaquille O’Neal left heartbroken by Lil Wayne
Shaquille O’Neal’s legacy in NBA history cannot be over-emphasized after an illustrious career. Shaq overcame his moment of heartbreak when Lil Wayne, a 5-time Grammy Award-winning rapper, excluded him from his personal Mount Rushmore of Los Angeles Lakers. Despite Shaq’s remarkable accomplishments, including three consecutive NBA titles with the Lakers, Lil Wayne surprisingly omitted him from his list.
In a clip shared by the NBA legend on his Instagram account, Lil Wayne initially mentioned “Kareem, Magic, Kobe, and Shaq” as the Lakers’ top Mount Rushmore, momentarily filling Shaq with excitement. However, Wayne abruptly altered his selection, swapping Shaq for LeBron, leaving the basketball legend visibly heartbroken.
The humorous clip elicited various responses from fans, with Shaq captioning the post, “dam i was only up there a half a second, whyyyyyyyy.” Despite their past collaboration on the same stage at “Shaq’s Fun House,” it seems Shaquille O’Neal may need to develop another skill to win over the rapper’s heart, as Lil Wayne‘s Mount Rushmore now excludes the NBA icon in favor of LeBron James. This unexpected decision left Shaq heartbroken and feeling overlooked once again.
Shaq’s baby steps in music world
Shaquille O’Neal, a legend in the game of basketball, has taken significant steps into the music world under his DJ moniker, DJ Diesel. Shaq released his debut album, ‘Gorilla Warfare,’ on Monstercat, blending EDM, rock, and hip-hop influences across 10 tracks featuring collaborations with various DJs.
In a Zoom conversation, he expressed, ‘These are some of my favorites, and I wanted to use my platform to showcase other people to the world and help these young kids out.’ While all of his collaborators made an impact during his show, he singled out Jessica Audiffred, stating, ‘Everyone needs to be scared of her. She goes hard.’
Shaquille O’Neal’s journey into music stems from his deep-rooted passion for DJing, dating back to his college days. After retiring from the NBA, he sought the thrill and dream of performing for audiences other than the one he had experienced on the basketball court.
His journey in music has taken him to major festivals and clubs, and he views the experience as fulfilling as stepping onto a basketball court, aiming to give the audience an unforgettable show for their money. Shaq seems to be fulfilled in his new career and is determined to leave a legacy in DJing.
