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NBA players are often around cameras. Whether it is on the court or off it, stars are constantly under the limelight. As a result, their dating life is often in the public eye. One man, whose dating life is particularly been under scrutiny is Shaquille O’Neal. The 7-footer has a long dating profile that has always caught the media’s attention. Whether it’s his previous managers or certain DMs, O’Neal has long been a paparazzi favorite.

While rumors of a brewing romance with a Mexican beauty, did Shaq officially confirm the new couple?

Shaquille O’Neal, His Love, and Music

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Over the years, O’Neal’s love life has constantly been under scrutiny. Whether it was an unsuccessful marriage with Shaunie Nelson or multiple dating reports, including Brittany Renner joining the list, he’s always found himself surrounded by the media.

Over the last year, in particular, his romantic escapades have seen extra attention. It all began with rumors of a romance with the aforementioned Renner. Then, came the (in)famous DM exchange with the Home Depot girl.

 

 

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However, the last few weeks have been relatively quiet on that front. Until yesterday. Now, it seems a new woman has entered the Los Angeles Lakers big man’s life. Mexican bass DJ, by the name of Jessica Audiffred. After her post on IG drew a shocking comment from Shaq, rumors of a potential romance started swirling.

Now, seeing the two liven up the Tomorrowland crowd, the blossoming romance seems likelier than ever. Sharing on his IG story, Shaq put up a post from DJ Crankdat, which sees the panel rocking the crowd. For Shaq, it is years in the making.

Shaq’s dreams of DJ-ing, born in Tomorrowland

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Days before the event, O’Neal took time for an interview with a Croatian network. There, the 4-time NBA Champion revealed how music became such an integral part of his post-basketball career. Unsurprisingly, it involved the mega event.

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Years ago, when at a Tomorrowland concert, Shaq was in awe of the crowd and felt like he was back at the parades. For the Miami Heat legend, chasing that high was of utmost importance. As a result, his dalliance with music came to be.

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Soon after, DJ Diesel was born. Years later, as he rocks a Tomorrowland crowd himself, perhaps a younger Shaq can look on with pride.