Now that Shaquille O’Neal is no longer in the NBA, he has a lot of free time on his hands and is able to shock and impress the people surrounding him. To the few who might not be aware, Shaq is a 4x NBA champion and widely regarded by the basketball community as the most dominant force in the history of the league.
Even after his playing career came to an end, O’Neal has managed to remain a relevant voice in the NBA world and can even be considered a part of the media given that he is a sports analyst for ESPN. Shaq also hosts his own podcast and brings on guests to discuss league activities. During the latest episode of his podcast, Shaq ended up surprising his guests by calling Kendrick Lamar. That said, a closer look is certainly required.
Shaquille O’Neal is a common name in the music industry
Since Shaq is a well-known NBA personality and has engaged in several other extracurricular activities, he has transformed into some form of celebrity and is well-acquainted with the best in various fields. During the most recent episode of “The Big Podcast with Shaq,” he called well-known singers such as 50 Cent and Kendrick Lamar in order to prove that he had their phone numbers and was on speaking terms with them.
“Alright, Kendrick Lamar Imma hit you back. I like that freestyle you dropped my boy go on. That’s 50 and Kenny anybody else you want…It don’t matter what you believe…”
Fans believe the NBA is on Kendrick Lamar’s side in his beef with Drake
NBA fans who are engaged in news surrounding the world of music will know that this is a very busy time for Kendrick Lamar. Over the past several weeks, he and Drake have been releasing soundtracks with the intention of taking shots at each other and establishing their own sense of superiority.
Although this does not have any connection to the world of sports, Shaquille O’Neal and the cast of Inside the NBA appear to be on Lamar’s side and even played his latest track while commenting on the ongoing game highlights.
All of this appears to indicate that the NBA media are on Lamar’s side for this beef. Moreover, the fact that he reportedly picked up Shaq’s call and spoke to him only gives more validity to this stance.