“Now he shatters billboards”: Shaquille O'Neal delights fans with hilarious off-key rendition of Akon’s iconic 'Smack That' song

Shaquille O'Neal has always had a humorous personality, which was evident during his playing days. The 7-foot-1 center endeared himself to the fans with his dominance on the court and his antics.

Despite his playing days being over for a long time, he continues to delight fans on the show 'Inside the NBA' and through his social media accounts.

Recently, O'Neal posted a reel on his official Instagram page that has delighted many of his followers. The reel is for the music video of 'Smack That' by Akon featuring Eminem, but it has been edited to replace Akon's voice and face with Shaq's.

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Of course, the fans took to the reel's comments to express their appreciation for the edit. Here are some of the reactions.

"First he shattered backboards, now he shatters billboards," A fan commented.

I need to see Ernie as Eminem," One follower commented, most likely referring to Shaq's Inside the NBA co-host.

Another follower asked for the involvement of his other co-host, saying:

"Get Chuck involved, Chuck and Shaq duet."

Fans reacting to Shaq's IG reel Fans reacting to Shaq's IG reel

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Shaquille O'Neal has released several studio albums in the past

While Shaquille O'Neal's recent post on Instagram showcases his fun-loving personality, the four-time NBA champion has released some studio albums, soundtracks, and several singles.

Shaquille O'Neal posts a hilarious Instagram reel

He has five studio albums to date, and his first-ever, 'Shaq Diesel,' was released in 1993 when he was still a member of the Orlando Magic. This was followed by 'Shaq Fu: Da Return,' released in 1994 and 'You Can't Stop the Reign' in 1996. The fourth one is called 'Respect,' which came out in 1998.

After a long hiatus from dropping studio albums, the NBA legend released his fifth album, 'Gorilla Warfare,' in August of last year.

Also read: "This is your No. 1 fan": Shaquille O'Neal’s mother, Dr. Lucille, sends wholesome congratulatory message upon Magic jersey retirement news.

About the author

Miguel is a basketball writer at Sportskeeda with an overall experience of 7 years. A lover of the sport owing to its mental aspect, he has played it throughout high school and college as a power forward and small forward, and has also coached high school and college basketball teams. These experiences have given him a unique perspective on the game, which translates into insightful content.

For Miguel, the San Antonio Spurs, especially during the Tim Duncan era, were the embodiment of team basketball. He respects Gregg Popovich's empathy toward his players and his understanding of the game. The Spurs' titles, Kobe Bryant's poignant "Dear Basketball" tribute, Derrick Rose's remarkable 50-point game with Minnesota and Magic Johnson's remarkable comeback are among Miguel's top basketball moments.

For his articles, he conducts thorough research, cross verifies information with at least three sources, and sometimes sacrifices speed for accuracy. Content simplification and maintaining a neutral view on topics are his strengths.

Miguel follows other sports, particularly the NFL, and when not working he enjoys hobbies like cooking and playing video games.

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