Shaquille O’Neal is not only a Jack of all trades but also a master of all. Basketball? Four rings. Business? A massive empire. It’s the same when it comes to his music career as well. Not many people realize he went platinum with his debut rap album or that he’s worked with legends like Jay-Z and Michael Jackson. Well, these days, he is taking over the bass scene as DJ Diesel. From massive festival sets to collaborations with top producers, Shaq has proven he’s more than just a celebrity DJ. And he’s not slowing down anytime soon.
Just last month, Diesel dropped “Damage”, a high-energy drum & bass track with Virtual Riot. The song mixed heavy bass with unexpected twists, making it an instant hit with fans. Around the same time, he teamed up with BeatBox to launch his own drink—Blueberry Lemonade. The man is a master at juggling work, music, being an NBA-analyst or businessman, he is making progress in all fronts! Now, he’s back with another track, and this one makes a statement.
Shaq had been teasing the song, dropping hints before finally taking to Instagram to share a video of him and GorillaT (Tate Warner) performing it live. His caption? “When I first met @gorillatofficial I knew this MF was destined for greatness… We got in the studio and are very proud to present to you PAY RESPECT!” Not only that, but he also wrote, “PAY SOME MF RESPECT!!!” in the comment section of the post! Well, the comment says it all: with this drop Diesel is demanding the respect that is long due to him in the music circle.
The new song from the NBA legend is, in one word: intense. It starts off slow and has an eerie build-up that pulls you in before Diesel’s deep voice cuts through. Then, boom! The drop hits like a freight train, packed with distorted bass and heavy trap energy. It’s a song that brings out the raw, chaotic side of Shaq’s music. And with him and GorillaT gearing up for Bass All Stars, one thing is clear: Shaquille O’Neal isn’t just playing around. He’s here to take over.
Is Shaquille O’Neal collaborating with T-Pain?
Shaquille O’Neal’s music career started long before he became DJ Diesel. Back in the ‘90s, he was rapping alongside Fu-Schnickens before landing a $10 million deal with Jive Records. His only condition? “As long as I could rap with all my favorite rappers, I’d do it.” And Jive agreed.
That deal led to Shaq Diesel’s platinum-certified album. Now, decades later, Shaq is shaking up the EDM scene. But he doesn’t stay still for long. Recently, he was back in the headlines, and this time, it was because of T-Pain!
It all started when T-Pain announced his Wiscansin Festival lineup. Out of nowhere, Shaq jumped into the comments, asking, “DUBSTEP?” T-Pain’s response? “Absolutely.” That one-word reply was enough to send fans into a frenzy. Could this mean a collaboration is in the works? Shaq even reposted the exchange on his Instagram story, adding more fuel to the fire. Given his recent shift toward heavy bass music, a dubstep track with T-Pain doesn’t seem too far-fetched.
With DJ Diesel set to perform at Wiscansin Fest alongside hip-hop and EDM heavyweights, the speculation only grows stronger. Will this be just another one-off experiment, or is Shaq gearing up to take his bass sound to another level? One thing’s for sure: when Shaquille O’Neal teases something, he usually delivers.
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