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Shaquille O’Neal has now become a household name in the music industry. As DJ Diesel, he has enchanted the world with his spectacular music. Moreover, he continues to be one of the biggest promoters of other talents in the industry. Recently, he revealed how he was enthralled by a popular American R&B singer’s musical ability. While the singer prefers to stay under the radar, her impressive vocal prowess hardly lets her do so. However, music isn’t her only talent, as the son of a 9x NBA All-Star witnessed first-hand.

As the big generous man of the league, O’Neal has always used his fame and reputation to help people in need. He is well known for his humanitarian activities. He is doing so again with ‘The Event’ which will raise funds for The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation. As he spoke about last year’s show, he complimented the R&B singer’s music.

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O’Neal yet again called his famous friends for the third edition of The Event in Las Vegas. As the NBA legend sat down for an interview with Adrian Hernandez to promote the event, he revealed being mesmerized by 26-year-old HER during last year’s concert. He presented some words of appreciation to the Academy Award winner.

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He shared, “It was a good job. I got flushes in there a little bit because I just had to remember that HER’s performance, she was so mesmerizing. Oh my God, that young lady! Wow, she brought the house down.”

The generous giant is known to lend his hand to help people. The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation advocates for the same. It works for the development and needs of underprivileged children and youth. The third edition of The Event will be held on October 7 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Several celebrities, such as John Legend, DJ Pee Wee and more will perform at the concert.

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During the interview, Shaq expressed his wish for his third annual show to be as successful as it was last year. And part of it is thanks to HER. But after her recent casual game with NBA legend Gary Payton’s son, looks like musical prowess is not her only talent.

The playful face-off between HER and Gary Payton II

The 26-year-old singer managed to beat Gary Payton II in a HORSE game recently. In an Instagram clip shared by Bleacher report, both of them could be seen engaged in a fun game. As they took turns shooting at the hoop, the singer was seen asking Payton not to take it easy on her. And eventually, she beat the Golden State Warriors guard. 

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