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Shaquille O’Neal has been caught up in some major drama in the past few days. The Big Diesel is used to make headlines for his candid and fiery basketball analytics. However, it took a complete shift when he went viral for his exchange with the ‘Home Depot Girl’. Fans and purists were baffled at the sight. There lay the question – is Shaq looking to jump-start his personal life again?

It’s been 13 years since the Los Angeles Lakers big man split up with his ex-wife Shaunie Henderson. Ever since then, the three-time Finals MVP has seemingly kept his personal life on hold. But after the recent revelations, the revival speculations have begun to mount. In the midst of the situation, a popular social media star gave his thoughts on Shaq’s surprising conversation.

Shaquille O’Neal wants to revive his love life?

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Many reported Shaq’s conversation with Ariana Josephine. Amongst them was DJ Akademiks, a popular Youtube sensation. He put out an Instagram post trying to draw the opinions of his followers behind Shaq’s unforeseen messages to Josephine. While fans did chip in, the post somehow found its way to the 51-year-old.

 

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“Just uplifting people that’s what the diesel do baby I uplift people google me,” said Shaq clarifying his intentions behind reaching out to Josephine.

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But Akademiks countered Shaq’s admission with some dark secrets. Streaming for all his followers to see, the podcaster revealed a trend in Shaq’s behavior. He claimed the Lakers legend had previously messaged two of his ex-girlfriends in a similar context. He further investigated the TNT analyst’s actions, even saying he should be “working on drawing up the plays Jokic is doing” rather than messaging women on social media.

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Unfortunately for Shaq, this wasn’t all. Akademiks had more dirt on the Big Diesel. The Youtuber disclosed another interaction the four-time NBA champion had with Jovi Pena, a popular social media figure who was involved in a raging legal battle with one of Kai Cenat’s friends. Given, Shaq’s text fell in line with his ‘uplifting’ motive. Yet Akademiks felt it was the Hall of Famer trying to make a move.

“Come on Shaq. Listen man yo, somebody get this brother. He’s starving!” said Akamediks about Shaquille O’Neal.

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Whether the 7-foot giant is being his usual friendly and considerate self or is he trying to restart his love life is something only he knows. Shaq is yet to address any of these claims. If true, do you think the Big Diesel is spreading love or trying to hunt for it? Let us know in the comments below!