Home

NBA

Having Smacked “The Sh*T Out” of 7ft Giant, 45YO DJ and Shaquille O’Neal Squash Beef With One Wholesome Gesture

Published 07/31/2023, 5:30 AM EDT

Follow Us

via Getty

Shaquille O’Neal‘s quest to become a legendary DJ continues. In an ongoing world tour, the Los Angeles Lakers legend is set to return to the States for the rest of the shows he has planned in several cities. Amid the tour, the 51-year-old’s sudden interaction with another DJ legend hit the internet a week ago that stood as a highlight. After slapping the “s*** out of” Shaq, the 45-year-old musician decided to post it on Instagram. As expected, Shaq did hint at his revenge with a caption, “imma get you back”

Eventually both the DJs got back. However, the meeting was not what it was expected to look like. Well, the 2-time Grammy nominee has managed to escape the 4-time champion’s wrath!

Shaquille O’Neal forgets to take his revenge 

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Shaq has now traveled to France, Germany, Greece, and many more countries as a part of his world tour. In the middle of which he met the 45-year-old DJ sensation Steve Aoki, who was a trouble for Shaq in their recent interaction. 

In a video posted by the Grammy nominee, he publicly embarrassed Shaq with a smack on the back of his head. In addition, he gave a hilarious commendatory, “Imma smack the s*** out of Shaq right now”, before the hit. Fortunately for Aoki, this was not on the court. 

Trending

Get instantly notified of the hottest NBA stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

Although, Shaq did respond to the smack with a warning on Instagram. It has been a week since Big Diesel hinted at revenge. The next meet was expected to have some hilarious physical fights. However, Shaq decided to bring out his wholesome side. 

Watch this story: ” ‘Bro got PTSD’: Four days after burning bridges with Warriors Stephen Curry, former teammate shown no mercy by NBA world for a past quarrel”

The $120 million DJ shared an Instagram story of hugging Shaq, which the LA legend decided to re-story. Although a funny revenge would have been an eye-pleasing watch, this is nothing less than the wholesomeness we’ve come to expect from DJ Diesel.

Well, this cute bond started almost a year ago!

Steve Aoki brings out Shaquille O’Neal on stage

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Welcome to the Playhouse‘, was a single released by Aoki which features the NBA legend in it. In addition to the announcement last year, the 45-year-old DJ called out Shaq in one of his concerts which went viral on the internet. 

DJ Diesel and Aoki have teamed up once again, although not for a single this time. They did not, however, fail to put smiles on their fans’ faces. 

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Do you think the two might team up for another single soon? Share in the comments below. 

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

Written by:

Rohan Dharmalingam

1,294Articles

One take at a time

Rohan Dharmalingam is an NBA content writer at EssentiallySports. He has been following the NBA for a decade now and specializes in covering trade rumors and reports on the ever-changing trade market. The wizardry of Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry made him fall in love with the game like millions worldwide.
Show More>

Edited by:

Sameen Nawathe