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SOURCE SPORTS: Shaquille O’Neal Joins Kevin Hart and Lisa Leslie in New DraftKings NBA Commercial

October 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

DraftKings’ latest NBA commercial debuted yesterday brings basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal to the screen alongside comedian Kevin Hart and former WNBA star Lisa “The Dominant” Leslie. The 30-second national ad showcases DraftKings’ player prop offerings, from first buckets to points.

As Shaq lights up the screen with his co-stars, fans are in for a treat, and a surprise moment awaits at the end of the commercial. The campaign also highlights exciting promotions for the NBA season, including an offer where new customers who bet $5 receive $200 instantly in bonus bets, plus a daily pregame NBA player prop boost for all eligible customers.

DraftKings’ latest campaign will excite basketball fans as they gear up for the new season.

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Shaquille O’Neal’s ‘SHAQ’S BASS ALL-STARS FESTIVAL’ Returns to Panther Island, Lineup Announced

August 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

After a sensational inaugural year with 15,000 fans, Shaquille O’Neal’s “Shaq’s Bass All Stars Festival” is set to return, promising to be bigger and better than ever before. This November 16, 2024, the Panther Island Pavilion in Fort Worth, Texas will again become the heart of the bass music scene.

Anticipation for “the largest bass music festival in Texas returns” is building nationwide. The festival, produced in collaboration with Medium Rare and Disco Donnie Presents, promises an array of local Texas flavors, interactive brand activations, and unique photo opportunities, alongside a state-of-the-art audio-visual experience.

The 2024 lineup at Shaq’s Bass All Stars Festival showcases a dynamic array of talent from the bass music scene, featuring renowned and emerging artists such as (in ABC order) DIESEL, Dion Timmer, Dirt Monkey, Eptic, and Space Laces, along with NGHTMRE, Dimension, Peekaboo, Celo, Grabbitz, Muerte, Perry Wayne, Rated R, Sora, Kozmoz, Space Wizard, and Stoned Level.

DIESEL’s relationship with music extends far beyond his iconic NBA career. Known for intertwining rhythm with his life, DIESEL finds solace in beats and basslines. This event is a celebration of his musical evolution, echoing the profound impact of dubstep that continues to resonate within him. This milestone follows the success of his debut electronic album, ‘GORILLA WARFARE,’ released last fall on Monstercat, which received acclaim from Rolling Stone and Variety and was featured in a viral moment on Bobbi Althoff’s Really Good Podcast.

Get ready for an unforgettable experience on Saturday, November 16, 2024, as Panther Island Pavilion transforms into the ultimate bass music destination with Shaq’s Bass All Stars Festival. With two massive stages and 17 of the top acts in bass music, this electrifying event promises a high-octane, immersive experience that will leave you buzzing long after the last beat drops.

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Shaq Finally Released The First Collaboration Between Jay-Z And Nas After Nearly 30 Years

June 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Long before their rivalry and subsequent string of collaborations, Jay-Z and Nas first appeared on a record together called “No Love Lost” nearly 30 years ago. The record in question was to appear on Shaquille O’Neal’s third studio album, You Can’t Stop The Reign. However, for one reason or another, when the album was released, the song only featured Jay-Z and Lord Tariq.

And so, for the 28 or so years since that album’s 1996 release, rumors and rough cuts and mashups circulated rap forums, all purporting to be the original collaboration between Jay-Z and Nas. All hope was lost — until earlier this year, when Andrew Barber of Fake Shore Drive revealed that not only would You Can’t Stop The Reign come to streaming at long last, but it would also feature the original version of “No Love Lost” with Nas’ verse restored.

You can now hear the song in all its glory, featuring Jay and Nas in their respective primes over a beat by Poke & Tone below. 2024 has turned out to be a prolific year for gems from Shaq’s storied second career; earlier this month, Shaq reminisced on Ice Cube stopping him from dropping a song with Dr. Dre. Prior to that, the NBA Hall of Famer dropped a diss track for Shannon Sharpe over Nikola Jokic — no, really.

Shaquille O’Neal Makes Candid Kobe Bryant Admission To Give Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown Finals Advice

June 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Shaquille O’Neal shared some advice for Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown during NBATV’s pregame coverage of the NBA Finals on Sunday night. In doing so, he reflected on his relationship as a teammate with Kobe Bryant during their Los Angeles Lakers’ title runs. He admitted that he was never the best player on the team and had to accept being the second option for them to succeed.

“In my Laker runs, I wasn’t the best player on the team,” O’Neal admitted. “I knew that, but I knew I was the most dominant. So, I knew my role. I knew what I had to do. I wasn’t worried about these useless titles. So if those two young gentlemen are worried about useless titles … it will definitely affect them tonight. … Not only affect this game, but they will lose the series.”

Kobe Bryant & Shaquille O’Neal Celebrate NBA Championship Victory

LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES: Kobe Bryant (L) of the Los Angeles Lakers holds the Larry O’Brian trophy as teammate Shaquille O’Neal (L) hold the MVP trophy after winning the NBA Championship against Indiana Pacers 19 June, 2000, after game six of the NBA Finals at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. The Lakers won the game 116-111 to take the NBA title 4-2 in the best-of-seven series. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read AFP/AFP via Getty Images)

O’Neal’s advice comes after Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd labeled Brown the Boston Celtics’ best player, last week. “Jaylen’s their best player,” he said after the Game 1 loss. “He did everything, and that’s what your best player does. Just understanding how to play both sides — defense and offense at a high rate — he’s been doing that the whole playoffs.”

Shaq Shares Advice For The Celtics

“In my Lakers’ runs, I wasn’t the best player on the team, I knew that… If these two young gentleman are worried about useless titles…not only will it effect this game, but they will lose the series.” @SHAQ on Jason Kidd’s recent comments about the The Jays pic.twitter.com/uKZEuV52eG

— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 9, 2024

Despite their success together, O’Neal and Bryant’s relationship on the court eventually deteriorated and the iconic big man left for the Miami Heat. Years later they mended their relationship before Bryant’s tragic passing in 2020. Be on the lookout for further updates on the NBA Playoffs on HotNewHipHop.

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Shaquille O’Neal Disses Kanye West With Fiery Post & Delete

February 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Shaquille O’Neal told Kanye West to “stop b*tchin” in a heated comment on the rapper’s latest Instagram post, Tuesday. He accused Ye of ducking him at the Super Bowl and told him to “man up.” West had posted about entrepreneur Dov Charney when Shaq made the remark.

“DOV CHARNEY IS MY BROTHER AND ME AND MY WIFE’S BUSINESS PARTNER,” Ye captioned his post. “WHEN JAMIE SALTER AND EVERYONE ELSE WOULDN’T TAKE MY CALLS HE LET ME SLEEP AT HIS FACTORY DOV CHARNEY JONAH HILL AND JON RAFMAN ARE 3 PEOPLE WHO INSPIRED MY APOLOGY.” In response, Shaq wrote: “Who cares stop b****in and snitchin. i kno u saw me at the Super Bowl i was waiting for u to say something smart. man up. nobody wanna see u cryin man up lil boy.”

Shaquille O’Neal Performs During Toronto International Film Festival

TORONTO, ONTARIO – SEPTEMBER 08: Shaquille O’Neal aka DJ Diesel performs during RBCxMusic Night with Special Guest DJ Diesel (Shaquille O’Neal) at RBC House Toronto International Film Festival 2023 on September 08, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Kennedy Pollard/Getty Images for RBC)

It’s not the first time Shaq and West have traded shots over the years. Back in 2022, they went back and forth over Kyrie Irving‘s antisemitic remarks on social media. Ye criticized the former NBA star for his apparent business dealings with Jamie Salter. In response, Shaq told him to worry about his own problems. Check out Shaq’s latest message for West on social media below.

Shaquille O’Neal Calls Out Kanye West

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Shaq’s message to West comes after the release of the rapper’s new album with Ty Dolla Sign, Vultures 1. Ye dropped the project on Saturday following numerous delays. It features collaborations with YG, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, Freddie Gibbs, Quavo, Nipsey Hussle, Lil Durk, Chris Brown, and several more artists. Be on the lookout for further updates on Kanye West and Shaquille O’Neal on HotNewHipHop.

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Machine Gun Kelly And Shaq ‘DJ Diesel’ O’Neal Will Help Tip-Off NBA All-Star Weekend By Performing

February 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Basketball fans are in for a treat, as Machine Gun Kelly and Shaquille O’Neal (also known for his musical side as DJ Diesel) will be helping to kick off the NBA All-Star Weekend 2024 with some performances. They will take the stage on Thursday, February 15 at The Indiana Convention Center as part of the celebrations. As someone who got to see Shaq do a DJ set a few years ago, the crowd is really in for a wild time.

Those who are interested in getting tickets and have an American Express will be able to participate in the presale, which is currently open and will close tomorrow, February 8 at 12:59 p.m. ET. Only a maximum of four free tickets can be reserved, but Ticketmaster appears to be limiting the quantity and access — so it’s unclear if they’ve sold out of the presale at the moment.

If you did manage to secure tickets to the NBA on TNT American Express Road Show event, AmEx cardholders will receive access to a priority lane for faster entry into the venue. As part of the Road Show experience, there will also be photo opportunities and fan competitions with Shaq, Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, and Kenny Smith, according to a press release.

For those at home, it will start playing at 7 p.m. on TNT.

Meanwhile, the NBA also announced the rosters for the All-Star Celebrity Game today, and it includes 50 Cent and Lil Wayne as coaches, as well as Anuel AA, Walker Hayes, SiR, Jennifer Hudson, and AJ McLean playing.

The 2024 #RufflesCelebGame rosters!

Friday, 2/16 at 7:00pm/et on ESPN pic.twitter.com/ocm3KYxI3H

— NBA (@NBA) February 7, 2024

More information about the NBA on TNT American Express Road Show featuring MGK and O’Neal can be found here.

SOURCE SPORTS: Shaq to Become First Orlando Magic Player to Have Jersey Retired

January 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Shaq will be the first Orlando Magic player to have his jersey retired. Shaquille O’Neal was surprised with the jersey retirement via Alex Martins, CEO of the Orlando Magic, and his pal Ernie Johnson during Inside the NBA.

“When someone asks who was the first player to officially put the Orlando Magic on the map, the answer is simple — Shaquille O’Neal,” Orlando Magic CEO Alex Martins said. “He took this franchise to new heights, both on and off the court, and his legacy is still felt within our organization today. On behalf of the DeVos family, we are excited to honor Shaquille by raising No. 32 into the rafters of the Kia Center, where it will remain forever.”

Shaq has previously retired jerseys with the Los Angeles Lakers (No. 34) and Miami HEAT (No. 32). He was the No. 1 overall pick by the Magic in 1992 and spent his first four seasons with the franchise, becoming rookie of the year, four-time All-Star, and led the team to their first NBA Finals in 1995.

“It was a great four years there,” Shaq said during Inside. “I just wanted to come in and just make a name for myself. … I’d like to thank the city of Orlando, like to thank the Orlando Magic organization. Appreciate you very much.”

The retirement ceremony will be Feb. 12 when the Magic take on the Oklahoma City Thunder. The game, retirement and Inside the NBA will be on TNT.

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Shaquille O’Neal & Allen Iverson Lead Reebok’s Basketball Resurgence, Joining Forces With Other Athletes To Reshape Major Brands

October 16, 2023 by newhiphopnews

NBA legends Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal and Allen Iverson are causing a stir in the sports industry with their latest endeavor. Reebok, the iconic sportswear brand, has appointed O’Neal as their first-ever president of basketball, while Iverson will serve as his vice president. Together, they aim to resurrect Reebok’s presence in the basketball world and attract […]

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Meek Mill And Rick Ross’ ‘Shaq & Kobe’ Video Is The Duo’s Dominating Display Of Their Own Musical Mamba Mentality

September 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The rap reunion most fans thought would never happen has arrived. Rappers Meek Mill and Rick Ross joined forces on their new collaborative track, “Shaq & Kobe.” The Maybach Music Group members’ rumored falling-out is water under the bridge as the two floated across the track produced by ATL Jacob.

Instead of flooding the record with tons of name flips of the late Kobe Bryant, the dynamic duo embodiment his “Mamba mentality.” Neither waste a bar on a warm-up because there’s no time. Both jump straight into their performance to display their lyrical dominance. On the chorus, they paid homage to Bryant on the record’s chorus, both rapping, “Too much money and power / Walk up in the spot and punched the stuffings, keep tuckin’ the chopper / Too much money and power / Hustle in twenty-four hours.”

Ross takes a moment in his solo verse to address his lavish living arrangements (where the buffalos roam) that caused a stir with neighbors back in March. “Ya b*tch still at home with her mind blown / I got a pool of parrots and some buffaloes / And I got a pool in Paris in a bungalow / Still flippin’ numbers talking summer sauce / Everybody get to eat, that’s what a winner called / Sippin’ champagne, I own it myself / You n****s better learn to own you some wealth,” bragged Ross.

Watch the video for “Shaq & Kobe” above.

Meek Mill is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.