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Ex-billionaire rapper Kanye West has been among the biggest headline makers in the world. However, he has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. Kanye West was recently involved in a social media controversy leading to him his account getting restricted on Instagram. However, he continues to stir up more controversy through Twitter, now owned by Elon Musk.

Kanye West recently reacted to the news of Kyrie Irving’s suspension by the Brooklyn Nets on social media. However, he dragged NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal and former LA Galaxy star David Beckham as well.

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NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal once supported Kanye West during his divorce saga with Kim Kardashian. During an episode of ‘The Big Podcast‘ from earlier this year, Shaq discussed Kanye’s love for Kim despite their differences.

“What? Baby when you are a rapper you are rude. That’s what you do… I like that. Because you know what? He’s still in love with that woman,” Shaq said in support of Kanye West’s Instagram post that was deemed “rude” by co-host Nischelle Turner.

However, after being called out by West on social media, Shaq gave him a fitting reply quoting his “family”.

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Shaq recently voiced his opinion on the Kyrie Irving controversy and called out the Nets star for the same. West then doubled down and called out Shaq and dragged soccer superstar David Beckham into the conversation as well. But Shaq gave a fitting reply to the controversial figure, which went viral on social media.

Shaquille O’Neal responds to Kanye West’s series of tweets criticizing him

Kanye West recently took to Twitter and called out Shaq in a series of tweets. He pointed towards Shaq’s business with billionaire Jamie Salter.

However, Kanye’s tweet didn’t go down well with Shaq, who fired back at the rapper.

Shaq’s tweet read: “Believe me you don’t know me like that. Worry about your business, and to quote the once great Kanye west “ I got more money than you, so why would i listen to you” take my advice get your family business in order. Have a great day brother.”

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The Big Shamrock is not someone to keep quiet after being called out publicly. Shaq was quick to remind the ex-billionaire rapper of his $400 million net worth. Kanye West has been facing a lot of criticism lately for his controversial social media posts. That has cost him his billionaire status as many top corporations, such as Adidas, Balenciaga, and Gap, have ended their endorsement deals with West.

However, despite so much outrage, Kanye continues to stir up controversies through his social media. While Kanye has publicly supported Kyrie Irving for his recent controversy, the Nets star is yet to speak about Kanye West.

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