Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O?Neal turned to his interests and hobbies as soon as he retired in 2011. Standing at 7?1, Big Diesel is considered the most dominant player in the paint. Just like he dominated the NBA, Shaq is dominating the entertainment industry of late. The player-turned-DJ, going by DJ Diesel, has made a household name for himself. In fact, Lollapalooza also called DJ Diesel to play at the famous music festival in Chicago.

Shaq?s stepson shared a picture of the crowd waiting for the Hall of Famer. The image even triggered responses from Shaq’s ex-wife, Shaunie, and her new husband.?

The awestruck stepson: a moment of pride

The atmosphere at Lollapalooza was electric as DJ Diesel took the stage for his highly anticipated set. Shaq’s friends and family, filled with excitement, were present among the hundreds of thousands of fans to witness the four-time champion’s performance. One person particularly amazed by the moment was Shaq’s millionaire stepson, Myles O’Neal, who couldn’t believe the size and energy of the crowd gathered to witness his stepfather’s performance.

Overwhelmed by the grandeur of the event, he snapped a picture of himself amidst the sea of cheering fans and posted it on Instagram with the caption “MAN O MAN @djdiesel”.

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The post quickly gained traction, amassing over 8000 likes and numerous comments from fans and celebrities alike. Even Shaq’s ex-wife, Shaunie, and her current husband, Keion Henderson, couldn’t resist joining in on the excitement.

Shaunie expressed her admiration with some fire emojis?while Keion summed up the experience with a single word, “Crazy”. The support and enthusiasm from loved ones further added to the memorable and triumphant moment for DJ Diesel at one of the world’s biggest music festivals.

Notably, Shaq performed a unique pre-set ritual while in Chicago.

Shaquille O’Neal visits Big Chicken before his set

Shaquille O’Neal paid a visit to Shaq’s Big Chicken in Rosemont, Chicago, before performing at Lollapalooza.

Crowds of people were waiting impatiently for it to open so they could sample Shaq’s culinary creations. Shaquille O?Neal gave an interview to Fox 32 about his foray into the restaurant sector and his ambitious future ambitions. When questioned about his favorite item on the menu, though, his humorous and witty side came out.

In a joking dig at the Chicago Bulls, he said, ?I always eat the NBA because I am the most dominant ever, ain?t that right Bill Cartwright and Bill Wennington??

This comment was an allusion to his dominance over Bulls centers Bill Cartwright and Bill Wennington during his basketball career. The witty comment illustrated Shaq’s oversized personality off the court and brought a welcome dose of levity to the chat.

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