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Even though starting off as a celebrity attraction, DJ Diesel is becoming a bona fide player in the EDM industry. While the initial move from Shaquille O’Neal into this industry was shocking, he has brought a change to the narrative. Through hard work and commitment, the Los Angeles Lakers legend is quickly becoming a major staple in music. As a result, major mainstream artists are beginning to endorse the 4x NBA champion. While his own music festival in Texas promises to be crackling, fans in Georgia got a taste of what’s in store.

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For nearly 20 years, the former Miami Heat star took to the hardwood to wow his fans. Whether it was a thunderous block or a rim-shattering dunk, the big man was always a crowd favorite. Nowadays, he applies that same passion to his music, enthralling audiences in the process.

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Shaquille O’Neal amazes the crowd

The latest stop in his musical journey took the 7-footer to Georgia. As a part of the Imagine Music Festival, the 51-year-old was teaming up with American DJ and music producer NGHTMRE. But, his head-banging set seems to have taken the world by storm.

The self-proclaimed #1 page for all things related to the music genre EDM on Instagram, edm.com, was up to date with the action. Sharing a clip of the now 8-year veteran at the festival, the team was covering the spectacle of the $6 million worth DJ and O’Neal sending the crowd into a frenzy.

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Featuring names like Bonnie & Clyde, Trivecta, and Kasablanca, the entire event was a roaring success. Shaq was quick to put up the video on his own story as well. The performance at the Imagine Music Festival could serve as a precursor to his own plans. For the Shaq Bass All-Stars, the 4x NBA Champion has some big promises to uphold.

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DJ Diesel promises fire

During his 8 years as a DJ, the big man has seen a remarkable evolution. Through his own hard work, he’s dropped the tag of celebrity and become a legitimate force as a DJ. As a result, his work is receiving wide-scale appreciation and endorsement.

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But he continues to aim higher. Not wanting to rest on his laurels, O’Neal has a huge bass music festival to prepare for. And he’s pulling out all the stops. With a new-and-improved lighting and music system, the entire production promises to be “Shaq-sized“.

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Further, the former NBA MVP even had a warning for his fans. “I love flames…It will be my hardest headbanging set yet.”?With the show coming up soon, it seems like practice, in the form of the Imagine Music Festival, is underway.

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If the results are anything to go by, O’Neal might just stand upon his fiery promise.

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Priyanshu is an NBA beat Writer at EssentiallySports, with a healthy command over the technical aspects of the sport. Priyanshu has creatively covered the often entertaining interactions between legends Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley along with in-depth analysis of the games. He was at the forefront of the 2023 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony, covering each and every aspect of the historic night in Springfield, Massachusetts. Furthermore, his article on Shaq and the UFC garnered close to a million pageviews. Moving away from the world of sports, Priyanshu is also an avid gamer, who can display other-worldly skills on NBA 2K.

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