“With Rihanna Performing, It’s a Black Affair”: Sports World Reacts with Shaquille O’Neal as Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes Set to Make Super Bowl History

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is a massive football fan and is a lifelong supporter of the Dallas Cowboys. Like most fans, Shaq was super excited when the Cowboys defeated superstar Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round. However, it did not last long as the Cowboys lost to the San Francisco 49ers in the next round. Understandably, O’Neal was heartbroken. Stephen A. Smith, infamous for his hatred for the Cowboys, immediately face-timed Shaq to rub salt in his wounds.

The Los Angeles Lakers legend was disappointed with the way the season ended for the Dallas team. Nevertheless, he is still excited about Super Bowl LVII like the millions of fans around the world.

Shaquille O’Neal and the fans excited for a historical night

The Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles will lock horns in Super Bowl LVII on Sunday. Furthermore, superstars Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts are all set to make history as well. Mahomes and Hurts are the first Black starting quarterbacks to face off at the Super Bowl in NFL history. Also, Hurts’ agent Nicole Lynn is the first Black woman to represent an NFL quarterback in the Super Bowl. Shaquille O’Neal recently took to Instagram stories to show his support for Mahomes, Hurts, and Lynn.

Fans were hyped about it as well and shared their excitement. Here are some reactions:

“With Rihanna performing it’s a black affair”

“With a BLACK woman at halftime”

“That’s a great way to start black history month”

“We love to see it”

“Congrats Soror Nicole Lynn. Much Coleman love”

“Look at my people winning and stuff”

“A BLACK super bowl during BLACK history month. Look at that”

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The fans were happy about the historical Super Bowl on Sunday. Most fans hoped that it would be an eventful finale to end the NFL season on a high.

Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts are arguably the most important players in their respective events. They have both been performing at an elite level throughout the playoffs. So the game proves to be a massive battle between the two quarterbacks. Fans can’t wait to see who would come out on top as the final whistle is blown.

O’Neal was heartbroken

As a lifelong Dallas Cowboys fan, Shaquille O’Neal was disappointed with the loss in the playoffs. The Cowboys are one of the most popular teams in the world and has a lot of celebrity fans as well. However, in the last few years, some NBA stars have cut their ties with the team for one reason or the other.

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That includes 2008 NBA champion Kendrick Perkins. Similarly, in the latest episode of the Big Podcast with Shaq, O’Neal was also contemplating breaking his allegiance with the Cowboys. However, he did not do that and pledged his loyalty.