“The One and Only SUPERMAN”: Shaquille O’Neal Quotes Jay Z While Showing Off Diamond Chain

‘s 2024 is off to a glittering start already. The Hall of Famer shared a glimpse of how he commenced the New Year with a post on recently. Shaq was seen sporting a grey hoodie in the post, filming himself. However, what caught the attention of fans was his grand, diamond encrusted Superman chain, shimmering in his chest.

Advertisement Shaq posted the reel with the caption: Advertisement Loading embed instagram https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1nZC88PMaG/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading The quote in Shaq’s caption is a nod to legendary rapper Jay Z’s hit song ‘Blow the Whistle.’ The big man also gave a shout out to Jay Z after quoting his lyrics, calling him “ .”Like the legend always professes, the rapper says in the song that he takes offense to being compared to his contemporaries.

On the contrary, he should only be compared to icons like Frank Sinatra, James Dean, John Lennon, and Jimi Hendrix. Shaq’s sentiments are a bit similar when it comes to the Superman nickname. The four time NBA Champion loves the iconic superhero and has always identified himself with the DC character’s grandeur.

He even has the Superman logo tattooed on his left bicep. Shaq also owns multiple cars, including a $95,000 Cadillac Escalade, a $110,000 Hummer H2, , and a $140,000 Range Rover bearing the Superman logo. His latest iced out bling is just another addition to the dazzling collection. Shaq has been very protective of his image as the NBA’s Superman.

So when donned a Superman shirt and a red cape in the 2008 Slam Dunk Contest, the Lakers icon was irked. The big man even confronted his co host Kenny Smith on national TV in 2022 for calling Howard ‘Superman’. Advertisement LeBron James once confirmed as well that O’Neal was bothered by Howard being anointed with the gimmick, saying, “ .” During a 2011 press conference announcing his retirement from the NBA, O’Neal handed out shirts that read, “The Real Superman.” In the book Shaq Uncut: My Story, he even accused Howard of stealing his gimmick, “ ” As Howard’s career faded in the mid 2010s, fans and media stopped associating the Superman moniker with the former three time Defensive Player of the Year.

However, he brought it back for one night during the 2020 Slam Dunk Contest with a slight twist. Instead of the iconic ‘S’ symbol, his t shirt bore the number 24 time as a tribute to , who had passed away weeks earlier. Shaq is also pretty protective of his ‘Most Dominant Player Ever’ title.

He has admitted multiple times that he’s not interested in adding himself to the GOAT conversation. But he has qualms about people calling anyone other than him the ‘most dominant ever’. However, Shaq has made room for Wilt Chamberlain to share the title, only because he didn’t surpass the two time NBA Champion in scoring.

Jay Z and Shaquille O’Neal’s friendship Shaquille O’Neal is a man of many talents. Apart from being one of the most dominant players in basketball history, he also is a DJ and a rapper. His first rap album, Shaq Diesel, was released in 1993 and sold over one million copies. In his biography Shaq Uncut: My Story, O’Neal revealed how his success made every rapper envious, .

He wrote: Earning the approval of two of the most successful rap artists in the genre’s history boosted his credibility. Jay Z also recorded a song called “No Love Lost” for O’Neal’s third album, “You Can’t Stop the Reign.” However, the song was never released. On an appearance on the Drink Champs podcast, : “ “ Loading embed instagram https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvoKeDrLXMI/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading O’Neal rap career took a backseat after the 90s, however, his DJing career has taken off.

He often shares clips of him playing at festivals in front of sold out crowds. The five time NBA champion is inarguably one of the most entertaining athletes alive. From his business acumen to his life as a music artist, few athletes can claim to live a life as fascinating as Shaquille O’Neal. Advertisement.