Shaquille O’Neal is a man of many talents. Musically, O’Neal is perhaps the most commercially successful athlete ever, having gone platinum in 1993.
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When Shaq burst onto the scene as an exciting NBA talent in 1992, he couldn’t have known what was in store ahead for him on the roller-coaster ride of life.
Of course, he might’ve had some designs once he got rich. Shaq did, after all, propose to release his own shoe line as a marketing student at LSU. However, he definitely couldn’t have known the magnitude of his widespread popularity.
Just 1 year into his basketball career, Shaq had notched up an All-Star game selection already. It didn’t take long for him to release a platinum rap album – Shaq Diesel (1993).
He released 4 more albums before calling his rap career quits after joining the Lakers. This career includes features from several of the top names from hip-hop – including the deceased Biggie Smalls.
Shaquille O’Neal returns to rap with a great freestyle performance
Hip-hop artists are dime a dozen these days. But you have to have some quality to get noticed by the likes of Shaquille O’Neal. And musicality is something both Lex Bratcher and Scar Lip possess in droves.
Shaq is featuring alongside these 2 artists on a new rap track titled ‘Bodies Freestyle’. Though yet to be released, insiders have gotten a snippet of what the album will sound like.
Shaq’s verse, in particular, goes hard. A part of it goes like this
You ain’t got nothing to do on the map
I’ve been on the map, you’re touring the map
You can’t do what I do on the map
I got it mapped, my room is a map
I get lost when I got for a nap
I don’t get lost when I go for the stacks
I don’t feel lost or alone at the top
I don’t know balls all I know is Shaq
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The release date for this album and song is unknown at this moment.
Shaq also has another musical career – as DJ Diesel
Shaq has been pursuing his passion for music for over a decade as a DJ. He has performed at major festivals, including Tomorrowland and Coachella, and has released several singles.
As a DJ, Shaq has a knack for mixing different genres of music, from hip-hop and EDM to rock and pop. He is also known for his high-energy performances and his ability to engage with the crowd. His size and personality make him a commanding presence on stage.
While some critics may question Shaq’s credentials as a DJ, his popularity and ability to draw a crowd speaks for itself. He has been praised for his ability to create a party atmosphere and keep the audience entertained. Overall, Shaq’s skills as a DJ are impressive and have earned him a solid reputation in the music industry.