Karrine Steffans, one of the most controversial figures of the early 2000s, had two words for NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal. The millionaire author dated the Big Diesel from 2004 to 2005. And she used two words to sum up the great Shaquille O’Neal as a partner.
Karrine Steffans skyrocketed into notoriety after she started disclosing sensitive information about her private encounters with different prominent celebrities. As a result, she faced a lot of backlash from the media and a large section of the show business community. But Steffans remained unfazed by the whole situation.
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In fact, she continued to talk about her personal encounters with celebrities on various media platforms. This estranged her from a large portion of the rap community.
Shaquille O’Neal receives a rating from Karrine Steffans
Karrine Steffans described her affair with Shaquille O’Neal in two precise words, “was generous“. Shaq’s generosity is no secret. In fact, his random acts of kindness often steal media headlines.
However, Steffans revealed a different side to Shaq’s generosity. Apparently, the Lakers legend used to cut fat checks to make up for his absence in person. The 4-time NBA champion surely had a lot on his plate in the early 2000s.
Therefore, he was unable to dedicate much time to his partner. Shaq joined the Miami Heat in 2004. Moreover, he had recently completed his three-peat with the Lakers.
Also, Steffans was with Shaq during the peak of his career. The pair dated from 2004 to 2005. As a result, it is not surprising that she saw the best of his generosity.
Karrine Steffans on rappers
Karrine Steffans had starred in over 20 music videos as a ‘video vixen’. In fact, she had become a staple in rap videos of many famous rappers at the time. However, Steffans soon chose a different path.
She decided to expose the harsh truths surrounding the rap industry at that time. In fact, she revealed the behind-the-scenes incidents that plagued the rap community.
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Meanwhile, Steffans has also openly talked about the details of her relationships with prominent figures like Jay-Z, Ja Rule, Lil’ Wayne, Ice T, Bobby Brown and Usher among others. Her accounts have generated mixed reactions in the public.
In 2005, she published her book, Confessions of a Video Vixen, and it evoked a ripple of controversy.
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