After Expanding Food Venture in Ohio, Shaquille O’Neal Shows Interest in Buying Out Business With Hollywood Legend Kenya Barris and 50 Cent

After years of dominating the NBA, Shaquille O’Neal successfully transitioned into a bona fide entrepreneur. Since his retirement, the Los Angeles Lakers legend has proved his mettle in various businesses he has invested in. The four-time NBA champion secured a massive $1.4 million victory on one of his biggest investments a couple of weeks back. Now, The Big Aristotle has shown interest in venturing into a new field along with Kenya Barris and 50 Cent.

Despite amassing a gigantic net worth of over $600 million, the 51-year-old is showing no signs of slowing down. The recent update on Shaq’s business suggests that the NBA legend is looking to further expand his empire.

Shaquille O’Neal is part of a super team that plans to acquire the BET network

The Diesel recently secured a big win for himself, worth over $1.4 million. Shaq owns Big Chicken, a brand that carries his name and provides affordable and quality food. The fast-food joint has food items named after Shaq, such as Big & Sloppy and The Shaq Attack. The food at Big Chicken is also prepared as per the requirement of common people and the food that Shaq enjoyed as a kid. It was recently announced that O’Neal will be opening 35 new outlets in the state of Ohio.

After securing a big win with Big Chicken, Shaq is prepared to take up another business venture. As per multiple reports, which were also confirmed by Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson, Shaq along with the 47-year-old rapper and Barris are planning to take over BET. The network is owned by Paramount Global Inc. and Jackson was recently seen at their office in New York with Barris. Although the trio is still in talks about this monumental acquisition, they have set their intentions clear.

Posting a screenshot of the news, he wrote, “GLG GreenLightGang you know I don’t miss. Let’s play let’s make a deal!” The three businessmen will be making an offer with the help of CVC, an investment firm. Other than Shaq, Jackson, and Barris, rap mogul Diddy has also shown an interest in buying BET.

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Although there are some major competitors in the form of Diddy and Tyler Perry, the supergroup looks prepared for the challenge. In a matter of time, we will get to know when the deal goes through. Regardless, it’s an exciting time as we wonder about the quality work the three gentlemen will do with the popular network.

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