NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal moonlights as DJ Diesel, and he compares the push of performing stay onstage to taking part in on the basketball court docket.
“It’s like being in a basketball sport and having folks come and cheer you on and help you,” the 50-year-old Contained in the NBA analyst instructed The Hollywood Reporter forward of his efficiency at his annual pre-Tremendous Bowl extravaganza, Shaq’s Enjoyable Home, which befell Saturday night time.
“I simply need all people to have a very good time,” he added.
However whereas the icon has launched 4 rap albums previously — together with the 1993 platinum success Shaq Diesel — he’s not seeking to drop extra tasks.
“No,” he merely mentioned when requested if he would launch an album primarily based on his DJing.
Greater than 5,000 folks attended Saturday’s over-the-top and wild music and circus-styled competition on the Speaking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona, which featured circus video games, a Ferris wheel, basketball hoop video games and extra. DJ Diesel Shaq — the self-described CFO (Chief Enjoyable Officer) — carried out a set, whereas DJ-producer Diplo and rap icon Snoop Dogg additionally hit the stage.
“Snoop Dogg’s a private pal, so I simply wished him [to perform] and all people have a very good time,” Shaq mentioned.
Well-known attendees included Michael Phelps, Tiffany Haddish, Allen Iverson, Micah Parsons, Cam Akers, Robert Griffin III, Chandler Parsons, Ian Bohen, James Robinson, Jordan Poyer, Lavonte David, Adam “Pacman” Jones, LeSean McCoy, Chris Johnson, Eddie George and Elijah Moore.
“We’re simply having enjoyable, so hopefully folks can come out to rejoice,” Shaq mentioned.
