Shaquille O’Neal is one of the most straightforward personalities in the world. After taking up the role of a basketball analyst on TNT since retiring from the game, he has often made the headlines for his blunt opinions.

But recently, his outspoken self couldn’t help but flirt with a major music icon when he made a rather rare podcast appearance. The 51-year-old NBA Hall of Famer heaped some massive praise on a Grammy award winner’s physical attributes, comparing her to nineteen-year-old Instagram models.

Shaquille O’Neal flirts with R&B icon

America’s sweetheart Monica Denise Arnold is one of the rare group of musicians who were lauded with the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance. The 42-year-old legend has hopped onto the podcasting train as she launched her first-ever episode of MoTalk. The guest on the first episode was none other than arguably the greatest center that basketball has ever seen, Shaquille O’Neal.

During their conversation, Shaq revealed his admiration for Monica’s beauty with an unconventional complement. “I put you against any 19-year-old Instagram model and they’re gonna lose.” Surprised by the adulation, Monica replied, “No see, I’m not gonna get naked.”

The R&B icon was delightfully surprised but wasn’t able to believe that the NBA legend was comparing her to the models on social media. It was interesting to hear the two individuals at the epitome of their respective fields hold a conversation on a wide range of things.

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Furthermore, Shaq also revealed how he uses music to his advantage whenever he goes out on a date.

Shaquille O’Neal’s musical choices revealed

On the show, Shaquille O’Neal disclosed the choice of tunes he chooses to play whenever he’s out and about with his ladylove. “My Dear by Mint Condition. Or if we’re just riding 85 North South convertible summertime (He’d play My Life by Mary J Blige).”

One might have never imagined the seven-foot giant to be a fan of retro tunes and the way he leverages the notes to woo his plausible romantic partners. Even the Grammy award winner looked pleasantly surprised!

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