Shaquille O’Neal is the man who always has his say on the matters of the world. Shaq is undoubtedly one of the most influential sports personalities. Regardless of the sport, Shaq is one of the richest in the sporting world. His impact is immense and is just as big as his stature and physique.
Recently, Will Smith slapping Chris Rock after his joke on Will’s wife has broken the internet. Naturally, Shaq had his say on it. In his podcast, Shaq supported Will’s actions and said that he was not wrong in taking the action and in the manner he did. Other NBA players also seemed to pick the track, which suggested that they also agreed with Will Smith’s action.
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Shaq, in conversation with Spice Adams and Nischelle Turner, disagreed with both when they said what Will Smith did was wrong. He revealed a secret from his own marriage. He admitted that he once had done the same. Shaq also had something to ask Will in his podcast.
Read more: Shaq supports Will Smith’s action.
Shaquille O’Neal mentions a controversial question about Will Smith
In The Big Oscar Winner episode of The Big Podcast with Shaq, Shaq talked about the slapgate incident at the Oscars with co-hosts Spice Adams and Nischelle Turner. Nischelle mentioned how she had interviewed Will Smith in the last awards and revealed that Will Smith started crying.
After this Shaq dropped the question, which he then tried to keep it as discreet as possible.
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Shaq said, “The hood question is why he ain’t do that to old boy.” Nischelle then mentioned August Alsina’s name. Shaq quickly said, “I don’t wanna get into it. I don’t say no names.” Nischelle said Shaq had gotten into it. She mentioned how he had brought August into the conversation. “I didn’t say his name. I just gave you what the question is.” said Shaq.
Shaq said that they did not need to elaborate on this, but they had already gotten into the topic. Nischelle presented her opinion on how the slapping Chris Rock was sort of proxy for August as well. She also said that it was for all the times anyone had doubted Will Smith in all of his career.
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Also read: Shaq has a four word message for Will Smith.
Although Shaq did not want to say much about it, the three ended up having a conversation about the controversial part of Will Smith and Jada Smith’s life.