Shaquille O'Neal cooperated with Jay Z and people On his 1996 album No love lostthe musical collaboration took two decades to release.
Jay-Z (real name Shawn Carter) and Nas both recorded verses of O'Neal's “No Love Lost.” The song was released in June 2024. During his tenure “Drinking champions” Appearance The retired basketball star also agreed with the podcast hosts that Jay-Z is the “GOAT” of the rap industry.
“You know what it's like with permits and all that,” O'Neal explained during an October 2022 appearance. “People didn't make it clear. Look, I didn't take it personal because again, being in the studio with Nas, I'm happy. I can call my son and say, 'Hey, come on, Nas is done.' I should call my son and say, 'Hey Jay's here.' I have to call my son and say, 'Hey, Biggie's home.' We're about to jump on the bench.'' That's what it's all about.
“I was really focused on going out there and having a good time with my favorite artists,” he added.
To Shaquille O'Neal's apparent dismay, sportscaster Kenny Smith talked about Jay-Z during a recent episode of Inside the NBA. During a broadcast on Tuesday, December 10, Smith, 59, and his fellow panelists — including O'Neill — responded to Stephen A.'s tweet. Smith recently asked about who he could face in court these days. “You (…)
“I saw Jay-Z at the Golden State (Warriors) game and we just started laughing because he still does it, and I still do it,” O’Neal added. “I told him: 'Man, all respect to you, you're doing big things.' He's like, 'So much respect for you.' …I'm glad we're all still doing it.”
Two years later, Jay-Z was accused in a civil suit of raping a 13-year-old girl alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2000. After the Roc Nation founder denied the allegations, he was name-dropped in an episode in December 2024. Inside the NBA The broadcast in which O'Neill was speaking. NBA legend Then he got up from his seat After the broadcaster Kenny Smith He mentioned Jay-Z, which led to interest in their friendship.
Keep scrolling to visit O'Neal and Jay-Z's history through the years:
Duet partners
Before the long feud between the musicians, O'Neal asked Jay-Z and Nas to contribute bars to a song on his debut album.
“For me, getting into the studio with those guys, it worked,” O’Neal recalled on a 2012 episode of the SiriusXM show. Sway in the morning Radio program. “It wasn't about going platinum or selling albums. I heard Jay-Z say that once and I'll repeat myself. For me, it was a little bit of money to make an album. It wasn't about that.”
The song was finally released in June 2024.
As for Jay-Z and Nas, they buried the hatchet in the mid-2000s and have collaborated several times since. They did the final duet DJ KhaledThe song “Sorry Not Sorry” was released in 2021.
Singing praises
Although the duo did not see the light of day for many years, O'Neill had no bad blood.
“Jay-Z has always been one of the craziest people ever,” O'Neal said. Vibration magazine in July 2013. “When he did a song on my album, it took him five minutes. It was a rumor that he didn't write anything and that was crazy. “He came in there, spat and then just left.”
He added: “Jay Z, soft, reminds me of myself. We are the same age, but even though the trends are constantly changing, we change with the trends and we still control whatever trend it is.”
O'Neal also gushed about Jay-Z Magna Carta Holy Grail The release was “really clever”.
Design inspiration
Jay-Z signed a business deal with Reebok in 2002, launching a line of shoes and clothing. The Jay-Z x S. Carter “White Green Red” pair of sneakers was inspired by O'Neal and his fellow retired NBA star Allen Iverson.
“These were drugs. In 2003, I wore these clothes all summer long,” Iverson recalls. complicated in March 2024. “I thought it was cool to see Jay name them.”
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Social media is screaming
In January 2024, O'Neill revealed via Instagram He got blinged-out Superman Logo series.
“Don't compare me to anyone, I'd rather not be mentioned. I'm offended,” he captioned his upload. “Quote from one of my favorite people: JAY-Z.”
Delicate solidarity
In December 2024, O'Neill appeared on Inside the NBAwhere he and his fellow panelists wondered if they could beat all of them Stephen A. Smith In a pickup basketball game.
“Listen man, do you think Jay-Z is a mother?” Kenny Smith I started, lagging behind.
Charles Barclay He interrupted, saying it “maybe (wasn't) the right time” to bring up the rapper.
For his part, O'Neill rose from his seat and He left the groupHe will hide behind a pillar.
Jay-Z was accused of rape several days ago. It is severely He denied the “outrageous” accusations. The case was filed to dismiss before the court.
