Even if excelling in a particular field, an endorsement from the industry greats goes a long way. While one may be breaking onto the scene, a shout-out gets them closer to the casual audience and can help the trajectory of their career. So, even a name as big and popular as Shaquille O’Neal could do with getting an endorsement for his music career. Thankfully, a 47-year-old rap legend came through.

While he may have recently achieved billionaire status (as per himself), he’s still firmly in tune with the new generation of music.

Shaquille O’Neal gets a major rub

Taking to his Instagram, Rick Ross was all complimentary towards the Los Angeles Lakers legend. Sharing a post from the big man in collaboration with the Instagram music page hotfreestyle, Ross supported a simple message.

Straightforward and simple, it was a celebration of Shaq the rapper, who first appeared back in 1993. “Shaq has been going off on the mic lately“. It seems like the former Hip Hop Man of the Year agrees with the assessment. In the clip, the 4x NBA Champion is showing off his bars from his latest album. Ross also wrote, “Wait till they get this.. MG,” in his story.

While he might be getting recommendations from industry greats for his rapping skills, his road into DJing wasn’t easy. As a result, the big man has constantly been working. Due to his commitment to the gig, which includes practice lessons with his millionaire son Myles, he continues to improve.

Nowadays, instead of his clout, it’s his talent and credentials that make him a headline act for major shows like Tomorrowland and Lollapalooza. But, it isn’t the first NBA legend to be blessed by the apparent 4th hip-hop name to turn into a billionaire after Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Diddy. Coincidentally, that other legend happens to be a close friend and former Hall of Fame-level teammate of Shaq.

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Ross recently claimed that he was now part of the billionaires club while showing off his private jet on Instagram. While his financial flex has yet to be verified, recent estimates peg his net worth at somewhere between $100-150 million.

Rick Ross forced a career change

Miami Heat legend and 3x NBA Champion Dwyane Wade achieved a ton of success throughout his NBA tenure. But, the Hall of Famer has been just as successful in life after the NBA. Whether it be sports ownership or hosting his own game show, Wade is quickly becoming a mainstream name.

However, there is one area that?Flash?was peer-pressured into taking up. That happens to be the world of rapping. While O’Neal found success in his endeavor, D-Wade’s attempt was less successful after pressure from Ross himself. In an interview with?GQ Magazine, Wade revealed that during a visit from Rick Ross, he simply pitched the idea of Wade rapping. And after much consideration, and Rick Ross? smooth voice, Dwyane was convinced.

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In spite of that, it hasn’t led to any animosity between Rick and Dwyane. Even though he might be printing major money now, it’s nice to see Rick keep a strong lookout for his friends, regardless of his own status.