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Shaq Presents His Daughter With Her McDonald’s All-American Jersey: Watch

March 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Shaq surprised his daughter Me’Arah with a special presentation of her McDonald’s All-American jersey during a recent episode of Inside The NBA. Me’Arah was visibly moved as Shaq presented the jersey to her and told her he was proud.

It was a special moment between the father and daughter, who lives with her and stepfather in Texas. Shaq recently opened up to Jason Kelce about how lonely his life is. “Enjoy your family, brother. I lost my family and I didn’t have anybody. You got the ring. [I] lost my whole family. I’m in a 100,000-square-foot house all by myself,” Shaq lamented on The Big Podcast.

Shaq’s Daughter Commits To Florida

Later this year, Me’Arah O’Neal will head to Florida to begin her college career with the Gators. O’Neal chose Florida over seven other schools, including her father’s alma mater, LSU. “I went on the Florida visit, and I had a feeling that’s where I belonged. And that I was going to be most successful if I went to go play at Florida. I felt like I connected with Coach Kelly more than I connected with any of the other schools that recruited me. She really cares about me not just on the court but off the court. That’s important for me,” O’Neal said.

The #33 recruit in the 2024 class, O’Neal joins a promising Gators class that also includes #16 recruit Alivia McGill, the highest-ranked recruit Florida has ever landed in women’s basketball. Furthermore, O’Neal said that the choice to sign with the Gators was hers alone. “My family was just there to support me. I was pressuring myself to make a decision, but I learned I had to be patient. And I did make this decision on my own,” she said. The Gators have struggled this season, going 14-13 with a 5-10 record in the SEC. They close out their regular season against Auburn on Sunday. Florida has not reached the NCAA tournament since 2022.

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Shaq And Charles Barkley Roast Each Other In “Inside The NBA” BTS Footage: Watch

February 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Behind-the-scenes footage from Inside The NBA has emerged, showing the hilarious antics the crew gets up to when they aren’t live. The footage, seemingly taken at the All-Star Game, primarily features Shaq and Charles Barkley roasting each other. Barkley goes after Shaq for being upset that his recent Magic jersey retirement wasn’t on “real TV” but was instead aired on NBA TV. “He thought TNT should have carried it,” Barkley chirped. Be sure to watch the full five-minute video below.

Of course, most people tune into Inside The NBA to see Barkley and Shaq sniping at each other like an old married couple. Back in October 2023, Barkley went after Shaq for not knowing who Slenderman was. The roasts came after Shaq was confused about Victor Wembanyama’s costume of the viral internet horror character.

Shaq Reveals Lonely Life To Jason Kelce

Meanwhile, Shaq painted a sobering picture of his post-retirement life while interviewing Jason Kelce on The Big Podcast. “Enjoy your family, brother. I lost my family and I didn’t have anybody. You got the ring. [I] lost my whole family. I’m in a 100,000-square-foot house all by myself,” Shaq lamented. However, he might be trapped in a prison of his own making. In a previous episode of the podcast, Shaq advocated against men sharing their feelings with women. “Whenever something goes down, they throw it back in your face,” Shaq reasoned when asked why he doesn’t open up to his partners. Shaq is divorced and has since struggled to hold down a relationship. In the past, the Hall of Famer has admitted to “making mistakes” and being “greedy” in his first marriage.

Meanwhile, one relationship that is working out for Shaq is the more familial one he has with LSU star Angel Reese. Reese called him a “father figure” during a wide-ranging interview that she and other members of LSU did with USA Today. “There’s really strong parallels in their personalities. They love people. They welcome the spotlight that comes with stardom, they both have a great love for this school and an enthusiasm for life,” said Bob Starkey, an LSU assistant coach. During his long tenure in Baton Rouge, Starkey has coached both LSU legends.

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Shaq Reveals Lonely Life While Telling Jason Kelce To Enjoy Retirement

February 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Shaq painted a sobering picture of his post-retirement life while interviewing Jason Kelce on The Big Podcast. “Enjoy your family, brother. I lost my family and I didn’t have anybody. You got the ring. [I] lost my whole family. I’m in a 100,000-square-foot house all by myself,” Shaq lamented. While sad to hear from the Hall of Famer. he might be trapped in a prison of his own making. In a previous episode of the podcast, Shaq advocated against men sharing their feelings with women. “Whenever something goes down, they throw it back in your face,” Shaq reasoned when asked why he doesn’t open up to his partners. Shaq is divorced and has since struggled to hold down a relationship long-term. In the past, the Hall of Famer has admitted to “making mistakes” and being “greedy” in his first marriage. However, the sharing of feelings doesn’t appear to be a mistake Shaq thinks he’s made.

Me’Arah O’Neal, Daughter Of Shaq, Commits To Florida

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However, while Shaq may live a lonely life, members of his immediate family are thriving. Me’Arah O’Neal, Shaq’s youngest child, signed a national letter of intent with the Florida Gators back in November. In a ceremony at her stepfather’s church in Texas, O’Neal chose Florida over seven other schools, including her father’s alma mater, LSU. “I went on the Florida visit, and I had a feeling that’s where I belonged. And that I was going to be most successful if I went to go play at Florida. I felt like I connected with Coach Kelly more than I connected with any of the other schools that recruited me. She really cares about me not just on the court but off the court. That’s important for me,” O’Neal said.

The #33 recruit in the 2024 class, O’Neal joins a promising Gators class that also includes #16 recruit Alivia McGill, the highest-ranked recruit Florida has ever landed in women’s basketball. Furthermore, O’Neal said that the choice to sign with the Gators was hers alone. “My family was just there to support me. I was pressuring myself to make a decision, but I learned I had to be patient. And I did make this decision on my own,” she said. The Gators have struggled this season. At the time of writing, they have a 13-11 record but are just 4-8 in SEC play.

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Shaq’s Cringe-Worthy Exchange With GloRilla At NBA All-Star Weekend Might Give You Second-Hand Embarrassment: Watch

February 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

While GloRilla was busy falling head over heels for Damian Lillard, Shaq was seemingly in awe of the Memphis rapper. NBA All-Star weekend was another dud for many people, but a little less so for the Milwaukee Bucks point guard. He wound up taking home the trophy for the highly competitive 3-Point Contest. Dame actually became the first to repeat since the outings in 2007 and 2008. Then, on Sunday, he would go on to take the 73rd All-Star Game MVP with a 39-point performance. GloRilla certainly felt some type of way because she was eager to snag a picture with the decorated player. She was thirsting hard for him, tweeting, “Who n**** dis is? Cause I want him #GetEmGlo.”

Love was seemingly in the air all weekend long as Shaq was making sure GloRilla knew his feelings about her. His admiration for her actually dates back to December 2022 when Shaq asked her to marry him on Druski and Glo’s Instagram Live. He commented on the stream, “glo will u marry me.” Now, after that viral moment, he finally got the chance to see the up-and-comer from the South in person.

Shaq Had To Interrupt GloRilla & 50 Cent’s Photo To Say Hello

According to HipHopDX, the NBA legend was walking around courtside during the festivities. He was giving fans as close a look as possible to what it was like to be at All-Star weekend. Shaq Cam eventually led him to GloRilla taking a picture with 50 Cent, in what had to have a cool moment for her. However, it might have slightly been soured by Shaq’s looming presence. Glo was caught off guard in the moment, clearly not seeing the seven-footer in her peripheral. He awkwardly but hilariously interrupted the photo shoot telling GloRilla, “Hello Ms. Glo! You look awesome!” She laughed it off and it all seemed to be a cute interaction. But we would be lying if we were not getting a little bit of second-hand embarrassment.

What are your thoughts on Shaq’s awkward interaction with GloRilla at NBA All-Star weekend? Was this funny at all to you, or just cringe-worthy? Is GloRilla making a mini comeback this year? What was your favorite moment from the events this past weekend? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Shaq and GloRilla. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the worlds of sport and music.

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Kanye West Addresses Taylor Swift Conspiracies And Claps Back At Shaq With Adoration

February 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West and Taylor Swift have a very long history in the public eye. Of course, Kanye interrupted her speech at the VMAs after winning best music video. Furthermore, he had some not so nice words for her on his song “Famous.” Overall, it is easy to see how Swift might not like Kanye and vice versa. In fact, this makeshift feud led to some interesting rumors after the Super Bowl. For instance, it was said that Swift had him kicked out of the game after he took a seat in front of her sky box.

Additionally, after Kanye posted his music peaking above Taylor Swift on the charts, there was a concerted effort from Swifties to get Ye out of the number one spot. West saw this and immediately took to Instagram where he addressed a whole plethora of headlines. For instance, he spoke about the Super Bowl, his prior beef with Swift, and he even spoke about Shaq who dissed him in a recent Instagram post. “REMEMBER I WAS ON TAYLOR’S SIDE WHEN SCOOTER BOUGHT HER MASTERS BEHIND HER BACK,” Ye wrote. “SHE AND BEYONCÉ ARE BIG INSPIRATIONS TO ALL MUSICIANS WE ALWAYS SAY HOW BOTH SELL OUT TOURS AND MOVIES. ALSO, I’M SURE I’VE BEEN FAR MORE HELPFUL TO TAYLOR SWIFT’S CAREER THAN HARMFUL.”

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“ALSO I DIDN’T GET KICKED OUT OF THE SUPER BOWL WE LEFT OUR SEATS TO GO TO YG’S BOX AND SEE DIFFERENT FRIENDS,” Ye wrote. “MY WIFE HAD NEVER BEEN TO A SUPER BOWL SO I WANTED TO WALK AROUND AND HAVE A NICE TIME WE HAD SUCH A FUN DAY.” From there, he spoke about the Shaq comment and how he was a huge fan of the NBA legend. There are certainly no hurt feelings here. “OH AND TO SHAQ I GREW UP LOOKING UP TO YOU I WOULD LOVE TO HANG WITH YOU AND JAMIE SOMETIME JAIMIE SALTER IS LIKE A FATHER FIGURE TO ME,” Ye explained.

So there you have it, Kanye has no ill will towards Taylor Swift and Shaq. Some of you out there can now breathe a whole lot easier. Let us know what you think about all of this, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

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Taylor Swift & Ice Spice Link Up With Shaq At The Super Bowl

February 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Taylor Swift and Ice Spice are two people who come from very different musical backgrounds. However, they have become good friends over the last year or so. Taylor got Spice to feature on the remix of her song “Karma.” Furthermore, Ice Spice got to perform at the Era’s Tour which was a huge look for her. At the Grammys, the two spent quite a bit of time together and it was all very cute. Subsequently, on Sunday, they linked up for the Super Bowl and it was all very special.

Ice Spice got to watch Taylor’s boyfriend, Travis Kelce, bring home the Lombardi trophy. Overall, the game was extremely close and ended up going to overtime. The Chiefs scored a touchdown thanks to Patrick Mahomes and Mecole Hardman, which ultimately ended the game. Spice and Taylor were extremely excited and it made for a great moment. Although as it turns out, Taylor and Spice also got to meet some massive celebs at the game. For instance, the two ran into Shaq and made sure to get a picture.

Taylor Swift x Ice Spice x Shaq

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Shaq towered over the two artists in the picture, although they all seemed to be extremely happy to have met up. After all, the Super Bowl continues to be a phenomenal place to network. It costs a lot of money to go to the big game, and this leads to a lot of famous people at the event. Even if they aren’t a fan of the teams that are playing, a celebrity will try to go just for the experience. Thankfully for Taylor, she had a purpose to be there and she most definitely made the most out of it.

Let us know what you thought about this year’s Super Bowl, in the comments section down below. Did the Chiefs deserve the win or did the 49ers blow it? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Shaq Narrates Tribute To Kobe Ahead Of Lakers Statue Unveiling

February 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

TNT has released a tribute to Kobe narrated by his former teammate Shaq. The brief lead-in to a day of remembrance and celebration for the Hall of Famer sees Shaq lead the viewer from Kobe’s storied career. However, the line that will stand out to most is that Shaq calls Kobe the “best teammate I ever had”. While the pair found massive success together in Los Angeles, their relationship was often strained. In the end, the culture clash between the two men would lead to Shaq getting traded away from the Lakers.

Elsewhere, the Lakers have announced that they will wear their “Black Mamba” uniform variant for their February 8 game against Denver as part of a special night honoring the late Kobe Bryant. The team is due to unveil a statue of the career Laker outside Crypto.com Arena before they face the reigning NBA champions. That game will then be played with the team wearing the special uniforms that Bryant himself designed. It will be the first time that the team has worn the uniform variant since doing so during the 2020 season following Kobe’s death.

Footage Of Kobe Bryant Taking Brandy To His Prom Emerges On Twitter

Meanwhile, An X account that shares archival footage recently shared a video of a news report about Kobe Bryant taking Brandy to his high school prom. The event happened in 1996, just months before Bryant would be drafted into the NBA. However, at the time, many of his classmates weren’t overly thrilled with the amount of attention Kobe was receiving. “It’s not Kobe Bryant’s prom, it’s Lower Merion’s prom,” one attendee noted. “Yes, this is Kobe Bryant’s prom. But it’s also everyone’s prom. This is not the Kobe Bryant prom. It’s the prom of the class of 1996,” added another.

Kobe, who was dating Brandy at the time, would arrive three hours after the prom began and was flanked by security. Despite this, a reporter was still able to ask Brandy how she felt about Kobe. As a result, the singer called the future NBA Hall of Famer “very cute”. However, the pair would quickly break up. Brandy would go on to date her “first love”, Boyz II Men lead singer Wayne Morris.

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Shaq Reveals Why He Doesn’t Open Up Emotionally To Women

January 31, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Shaq has advocated against men sharing their feelings with women. “Whenever something goes down, they throw it back in your face,” Shaq reasoned when asked on The Big Podcast why he doesn’t open up to his partners. Shaq is divorced and has since struggled to hold down a relationship long-term. In the past, the Hall of Famer has admitted to “making mistakes” and being “greedy” in his first marriage. However, the sharing of feelings doesn’t appear to be a mistake Shaq thinks he’s made.

Meanwhile, commenters online were not vibing with the NBA legend’s comments. “You know what’s funny. Women open up to a man and tell him all you been through. He doesn’t throw it in your face. He just does the same stuff to you again ,” one person noted. “This man cheated on his wife, got divorced. She got remarried and he still proceeded to call her his wife because “that’s mine. Listen to em if y’all want to ,” added another.

Shaq Like A “Father Figure” To Angel Reese

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Furthermore, Reese used “father figure” to describe the Hall of Famer, saying she didn’t see him as a role model or basketball mentor. They have a light airy relationship, which ranges from Shaq giving Reese business advice to Reese roasting Shaq if he is ever spotted out with a woman. Additionally, Reese said she plans to have him walk with her on Senior Day. This is an honor typically reserved for family members. If Reese plans to declare for the WNBA this year, Senior Day will likely be LSU’s regular-season finale at home against Kentucky.

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Shaq Is A “Father Figure” To Angel Reese, LSU Star Declares

January 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Angel Reese has called Shaq a “father figure” during a wide-ranging interview that she and other members of LSU did with USA Today. “There’s really strong parallels in their personalities. They love people, they welcome the spotlight that comes with stardom, they both have a great love for this school and an enthusiasm for life,” said Bob Starkey, an LSU assistant coach. During his long tenure in Baton Rouge, Starkey has coached both Shaq and Reese.

Furthermore, Reese used “father figure” to describe Shaq, saying she didn’t see him as a role model or basketball mentor. They have a light airy relationship, which ranges from Shaq giving Reese business advice to Reese roasting Shaq if he is ever spotted out with a woman. Additionally, Reese said she plans to have Shaq walk with her on Senior Day, an honor typically reserved for family members. If Reese plans to declare for the WNBA this year, Senior Day will likely be LSU’s regular-season finale at home against Kentucky.

Angel Reese & LSU Prepare For Undefeated South Carolina

Mentorship between LSU star Angel Reese and LSU legend Shaq one of ‘incredible trust’ https://t.co/iVJ34jg0xE

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However, LSU doesn’t look like a team ready to repeat as national champions right now. They are 18-2, having suffered losses to then-No. 20 Colorado and unranked Auburn. And now, they have a game that will likely decide the SEC regular-season title despite it only being late January. Tonight (January 25) sees Reese and the Tigers welcome No. 1 South Carolina to Baton Rouge.

Despite losing all five starters from last year’s Final Four team and the 2022 National Championship-winning roster, the Gamecocks are somehow even better this year. Notably, the offensive output of South Carolina is currently on pace to be the highest of the Dawn Staley era, which began in 2008. And for LSU head coach Kim Mulkey, her biggest worry is whether Reese and company can withstand the onslaught. “Where we’re not polished is on the defensive end of the floor and sacrificing our bodies and taking charges and keeping people in front of you, getting back in transition defense,” Mulkey said earlier in the season.

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Shaq Didn’t Know About Damian Lillard Involvement On “Shaq & Kobe”

January 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Shaq didn’t know that Damian Lillard was going to be involved in the remix of “Shaq & Kobe” by Rick Ross and Meek Mill. “Rick sent it to me first, so I didn’t even have his permission. So, I just looped it and I went in and I was like, ‘I hope you like it.’ And I sent it to him. He said, ‘Man, you did that fast.’ So, then he hit me back, ‘Can I use it?’ And I was like, ‘Sure.’ And then he got really too professional on me — he started sending paperwork. I said, ‘Bro, you don’t need to. I don’t want no money.’ I’m like, ‘Rick, I don’t want nothing, bro.’ I’m just thankful for the opportunity to be on the song. And then when I heard Dame on it, I was like, ‘Mother effer, mother effer,’” Shaq told The Hollywood Reporter.

Shaq and Lillard have had a light-hearted beef for the last few years. They traded diss tracks in recent years as they compete for the title of “best rapper/athlete”. “In the rap game, I take it personal when they say somebody else is better than me and [you know] the name I’m talking about. So listen, I love him, good friend of mine, but I have to make sure they say, ‘Shaq is the best rapper/athlete ever.’ Ain’t no ‘Shaq and…’ Look, it’s just all fun. I don’t want to be a rapper. I tried it and the money, it was cool, but I was making more money doing other things. It’s just to drop something, go viral, read the comments,” the Hall of Famer continued in his interview with THR.

Magic Announce Shaq Jersey Retirement

Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic recently announced that Shaq’s jersey will be the first to be retired by the team. “On behalf of the DeVos family and myself and all of us here at the Orlando Magic, we want to congratulate you as we make you the first jersey number retired in the history of the Orlando Magic. You had a great career here at the beginning of your career and we had some great times!” Magic CEO Alex Martins told Shaq on Inside the NBA. Furthermore, the jersey retirement is set for February 13.

Shaq was the Magic’s first-overall pick in the 1992 Draft and helped turn the team into a serious contender in the mid-90s. Addtionally, that included a Finals run in 1995, Shaq’s third season in the league. However, Shaq’s time in Orlando would only last until 1996 when he joined the Lakers in free agency. Shaq would later say that he felt like a “big fish in a dried-up pond” in Orlando. After leaving the Magic, Shaq would go on to win four NBA titles – three with the Lakers and one with the Heat.

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