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AUSTIN, TX – OCTOBER 14: American Express Brings Together Rapper Travis Scott and Sports Legend Shaquille O’Neal at Austin City Limits Festival on October 14, 2018 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images for American Express)

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AUSTIN, TX – OCTOBER 14: American Express Brings Together Rapper Travis Scott and Sports Legend Shaquille O’Neal at Austin City Limits Festival on October 14, 2018 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images for American Express)
Shaquille O’Neal is undoubtedly one of the most dominant players in basketball history. The four-time NBA champion has a reputation for shattering records. Despite retiring, the 7’1 force is still wooing people with his wit, sense of humor, and business acumen. So, from being an investor in restaurants and tech giants to being a great NBA analyst, O’Neal is not one to shy away from new opportunities.
And now, because of his dense following off-court, he’s now conquering the music industry too. Meet Shaq, ‘DJ Diesel’, known for his unforgettable beats.
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DJ Diesel and the Nerf Ball
Shaq’s music literally let the crowd go wild. While he’s being a pro DJ, his internal basketball player rose to shine in the crowd with an entertaining move.
O’Neal, a.k.a, DJ Diesel, notices a fan holding a Nerf basketball hoop in the crowd. And, with his music playing, he grabs the ball and launches a heat check from behind the deck onstage.
What’s really unbelievable is the ball successfully sinks into the hoop!
The crowd went wild and Shaq, himself, was left in shock.
You don’t believe it? Take a look!
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He even leaves a comment on this post from his personal account (@shaq) that reads “Third splash brother”.
On his Twitter handle too, DJ Diesel showcased his excitement about making the shot when a fan posted another video of the same moment.
I still can’t believe I made this lol pic.twitter.com/q0BUM2iDou
— DJ Diesel (@djdiesel) June 24, 2023
Truly magnificent! Shaq is a born entertainer.
Also, did you know Shaq was briefly a police officer?
Yes, Dubstep Dad is not just a prime entertainer both on and off the court; he’s also a law enforcer and protector of the people.
State Troopers Snapped by the Giant’s Groove
Shaq included Electric Forest in West Michigan in his first-ever, self-curated Music Festival. The vivid night in Rothbury witnessed around 5,000 people attending the festival.
Not a lot of people know O’Neal was inducted as a reserve police officer in Florida in 2015. Of course, he thinks highly of men in uniform. And in one such incident, he surely backs up a uniformed personnel.
Troopers had a tall detail last evening at the Electric Forest Festival – "DJ Diesel". For those of us that are a little seasoned, recognize this fine gentleman as the one and only Shaquille O'Neill!
Welcome to West Michigan #DJDiesel! pic.twitter.com/ltnHN1hVDj— MSP Sixth District (@mspwestmi) June 24, 2023
After his gig as the towering presence behind the deck, the “Dubstep Dad” was seen with the Michigan State Troopers present at the festival.
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We are all hearts for him.
And as for his future gigs are concerned: Just a few days before his Electric Forest appearance, he announced the dates for Shaq’s Bass All-Star Festival. The festival will commence on September 16th in Panther Islands Pavilion, Cowtown. It’s going to feature 15 artists including, Alison Wonderland, Sullivan King, Crankdat, Kai Wachi, and DJ Diesel himself.
First an all-time career in the NBA, a master’s in Criminal Justice, a promising rap career, and now a music festival. What can’t Shaq do?
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