The largest bass music festival in Texas returns! Who better than the man who has already performed with the likes of Steve Aoki, Diplo, DJ Carnage, Von Miller, and others? Shaquille O’Neal returns to the place where he grew up, bringing in extra cavalry. With the festival taking place this Saturday, there is bitter-sweet news for the fans.

As per the Shaq’s Bass All Stars Festival’s Instagram page, the tickets are 95% sold out. They were announced months ago, and if anybody is yet to book their tickets, now would be the time. They range from $67.49 (4-Packs) and $89.99 (GA Tier 4) to VIP (Tier 5) for $149.99. All these prices don’t include processing fees and customer fees. Last year, the show had 15,000 attendees, and Shaq will be hoping for a similar turnout.

That’s why even the lineup doesn’t sound disappointing. With prominent names featuring such as Dion Timmer, Dirt Monkey, Eptic, and Space Laces, along with NGHTMRE, Dimension, Peekaboo, Celo, Grabbitz, Muerte, Perry Wayne, Rated R, Sora, Kozmoz, Space Wizard, and Stoned Level. Not to forget the very own DJ Diesel aka Shaquille O’Neal. But in order for the event to run smoothly, there are certain PSA, that one should remember.

“Your Guide to Shaq’s Bass All-Stars Festival 2024💥 ⚡ Familiarize yourself with this important information before you go – you don’t want to miss a beat!” The arrival guide explains the dos and don’ts during the weekend at the Panther Island Pavilion. A well-known outdoor venue in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, providing a scenic backdrop for the festival.

Box office and parking lots open at 3.30, with gates an hour later. Plus facility of early pickup of wristbands is also available. The official apparel and food vendors’ list too is shared so fans can thoroughly enjoy the time. But did you know, Shaq had a hard time when he once played?

Shaquille O’Neal fumbled when he first started

Although not new to facing a large amount of crowds, trying out Djing was a tough gig. In fact, a fellow artist saved his set, but Shaquille O’Neal still remembers that vulnerable moment, which he discussed on a live stream. “Before we get started, I owe this man (Whoo Kid) a thank you… When I first started deejaying for the people, I was fu–ing bombing. BOMBING! Terrible.”

The Lakers legend has continued DJing in large part for the adrenaline that replicates his time on court. It was his way out after his retirement left him feeling lost. But it seems like that wasn’t easy to get started on either. “He [Whoo Kid] came over. He was next to me, he was like, ‘Play this, play this.’ He took over for 10 minutes and the crowd picked up and I was like, ‘Damn’. If he wasn’t there, I would have fu–ing bombed. So Whoo Kid, thank you for having my back,” Shaq added.

So, from needing help to now selling out shows with 15,000 in audience, Shaquille O’Neal has come a long way, not just as a celebrity trying to DJ, but a true DJ, who followed his passion to the tee. And as his latest way to give back to independent artists, Shaq has started Whozfire.