“Man, nobody wants to see this,” Charles Barkley joked after spotting Shaquille O’Neal showing off his dance moves at the TNT studio. We all love DJ Diesel going wild behind the decks—hyping the crowd, jumping in the mosh pit—but let’s be real, his dance moves have always been… questionable. Still, they’re hilarious to watch. And of course, Shaq is back again with another bold move, making a claim of his own while sharing it.

If you haven’t seen Shaq bust a move yet, get ready. The big man hit Instagram with his take on Chris Brown’s #ItDependsChallenge, grooving through the entire set with full-on expressions. He even called out Chris in the caption: “Don’t no big dude hit that #itdependschallenge🔥🔥🔥 like me, ain’t that right #chrisbrown.” And of course, Shaq had to flex a little, claiming no 7’1” giant could touch his steps or his swag. Honestly, it’s ridiculous… and totally hilarious.

Shaq has always had a thing for Chris Brown, and it seems that love for the tunes runs in the family. Back in January, Shaq’s ex shared videos of their sons, Shaqir and Shareef, cutting loose to Brown’s 2007 hit ‘Wall to Wall’. But it doesn’t stop there—Shaqir and Shareef have been channeling their inner performers for years.

During the 2020 quarantine, the “O’Neal Boys Kitchen Concert” went viral, with Shareef turning into “Shareefa Flocka Flame” lip-syncing Waka Flocka Flame’s ‘Hard in da Paint’, while Shaqir went all out as “Shaquir Brown,” performing Chris Brown’s ‘Take You Down’. Clearly, the kids aren’t just following Dad’s basketball footsteps—they’re grooving to his music vibes too.

Shaq himself hasn’t shied away from the challenge. He went viral dancing to Chris Brown’s ‘Under the Influence’, captioning it, “My real girlfriend knows I’m a big black exotic dancer,” poking fun at the wild rumors swirling online. His love for Brown goes beyond the dance floor too. On The Big Podcast, Shaq even agreed with Joe Budden when he said Chris Brown is more talented than Michael Jackson, citing the “advancement of time” as his reasoning. Shaq’s admiration for the singer is obvious, and it must be heartwarming for him to see his boys embracing that same energy.

And Shaq isn’t the only NBA player catching the Brown bug. Just last week, Russell Westbrook was in New York at the BreezyBowl, showing off his own moves to Brown’s ‘It Depends’. Clearly, Chris Brown’s tracks are finding their way into NBA culture, from Shaq and his sons to current stars hitting the floor with some serious groove. The NBA isn’t just about hoops—it’s about having fun, and if Chris Brown’s beats are involved, you know someone’s going to bring the moves.

But Shaq’s charisma isn’t limited to planned social media posts. The “Big Shamrock” can create a viral sensation just by showing up, as OnlyFans star Sophie Rain recently learned.

Sophie Rain’s 21st Birthday Goes Viral Thanks to Shaquille O’Neal

OnlyFans star Sophie Rain celebrated her 21st in style in Vegas, but nobody expected the surprise guest who would steal the spotlight—Shaquille O’Neal. Posting a photo on X, she wrote, “Look who I ran into on my birthday!!” and the internet promptly lost it. The image showed Sophie sitting next to the Hall of Famer, drink in hand, flashing a playful middle finger while Shaq smiled like the ultimate cool guy.

Talking to Complex about the night, Sophie admitted it felt surreal. “I was out with friends celebrating turning 21, and all of a sudden Shaq was right there,” she said. “It didn’t even feel real. He was so friendly, so down-to-earth, and honestly, he made the whole night even more unforgettable.” She added, “I’ve met a lot of people through my work, but Shaq has this energy that fills the room. Everyone around him is smiling. He made me feel like I was the celebrity, which is wild to say on my own birthday.” Clearly, Shaq brought the magic, making her milestone one for the books.

And of course, the internet had its usual field day with jokes and speculation, but Sophie brushed it all off, saying she had the time of her life and will remember the moment when she turned around and saw Shaq. Between her $82 million in OnlyFans earnings over the last year and now sharing a viral moment with a four-time NBA champion, Sophie cemented her status as a Gen Z sensation—and this birthday wasn’t just a party, it was a viral moment she and the world won’t forget.