Shaquille O’Neal
DJ Diesel Joins Star-Studded Wynn Las Vegas Residency Lineup With Kygo, David Guetta, More
Last week, the Wynn Las Vegas made it clear they are amping up for a massive return to form with an unmissable residency lineup featuring several of dance music’s biggest names. As if last week’s news wasn’t enough to send fans into a frenzy, the company is throwing a little more fuel on the fire—diesel fuel to be precise. That’s right, the luxury resort, home to both XS Nightclub and Encore Beach Club, has announced dance music’s resident NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, or DJ Diesel, will be joining the action all summer long. The “Bang” producer was previously a resident DJ at the resort in 2019. DJ Diesel will be a welcome addition to the superstar lineup, which already commands tremendous star power with The Chainsmokers, David Guetta...
Wuki’s Debut Album is “Part Rave, Part Circus, Part Amusement Park, and Part Art Installation”
Just one year ago, Wuki was prepping for the 2020 Grammy Awards, for which his flip of Miley Cyrus‘ “Mother’s Daughter” earned a nomination for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical. The most pressing matter on his mind was picking out a suit. “I’m living it up right now,” he told EDM.com last January. That reality now feels miles away, but the pandemic hasn’t kept Wuki from staying sharp in the studio. March 12th saw the official release of his debut album, WukiWorld, via HARD Recs. In fact, the pre-pandemic vision for the release was built around an IRL WukiWorld, which Wuki described as “part rave, part circus, part amusement park, and part art installation,” to EDM.com. “Upon entering, you would be ...
Shaquille O’Neal Announces SHAQ Bowl With Diplo, Carnage, Migos, More
Can anyone keep up with Shaq? The NBA Hall of Famer has been on a tear since emerging as a star in the dance music world, releasing music with the likes of Wuki, Nitti Gritti, and NGHTMRE while simultaneously hosting his wild Shaq’s Fun House events. Instead of his yearly Super Bowl party, Shaq is now returning with a “bowl” of his own. Shaq’s competing event, aptly titled the SHAQ Bowl, will take place on February 7th, beginning at 3PM ET (12PM PT). Streamed live on Facebook, the SHAQ Bowl will consist of two teams representing this year’s Super Bowl competitors, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The former will include Diplo, Ezekiel Elliott, Olivia Culpo, Quavo, Steve-O, and The Miz while the latter boasts Anthony Anderson, Drew McIn...
EDM Artists Pay Tribute to Kobe Bryant on Anniversary of NBA Legend’s Tragic Death
It’s hard to believe how fast the time has flown since we lost Kobe Bryant. Since he and his daughter Gigi lost their lives—along with seven others—in a catastrophic helicopter crash on January 26th, 2020, many are still reeling from the tragic loss. In Kobe’s absence, the “Mamba Mentality” has materialized into a way of life for those people, who pull inspiration from his principles to chart a course for growth. Tributes to the Los Angeles Lakers legend and 5-time NBA champion have poured in via social media on the anniversary of his death. A bevy of EDM artists have also paid homage to Kobe, further proving that his legacy extends far beyond the boundaries of the basketball world. Check out a number of the tributes to Kobe below from the likes of&nb...
Shaq Caught Being BIG THIRSTY During Megan Thee Stallion’s IG Live Session, Says He Wasn’t Shoot His Shot
Source: MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images / Getty When it comes to lusting over Megan Thee Stallion, Shaq is just like the rest of us. During Megan Thee Stallion’s latest Instagram Live twerk session, the Hall of Famer NBA big man got caught up in the rapture that is Megan’s booty. Fans immediately noticed The Diesel’s thirsty comment, “Watching that booty.” Shaq 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/1h1erTVFuJ — NBA Central (@TheNBACentral) December 10, 2020 O’Neal’s son, Shareef, understood his dad’s thirst replying, “I feel you pops.” TMZ Sports caught up with the 4-time NBA champion, and he told them he wasn’t shooting his shot at the Houston rapper, trying to smash and wants everyone to relax. He claims he was complimenting the leader of the Hotties. “This is what h...
Wuki Taps Shaq for Blistering Trap and Hip-Hop Hybrid “SHUTUP”
Shaquille O’Neal has once again dunked on the bass music scene with an assist from Wuki and Scrilla King. The evolution of DJ Diesel just took another giant leap forward in the form of “SHUTUP,” a blistering trap collaboration with Wuki. Shaq, who told us that bass music “will continue to run through [his] veins” last month, has stayed true to his word with the release of “SHUTUP.” The single, which features bars from rising rapper Scrilla King, blends elements of trap and dubstep with hip-hop for a festival-ready bass bomb. Between its three thunderous drops, Wuki and Shaq flex their sound design muscles with thick 808s, wobbly bass patches, and frenetic synths that run roughshod through the arrangement. Check out the massive collaboration, w...
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How EDM “Revitalized a Sense of Urgency and Passion” in Shaquille O’Neal [Interview]
Music and sports are connected in their ability to bring people together. At the crux of the two—and likely the outright center of attention—is now-retired basketball icon and current mainstage festival DJ, Shaquille O’Neal. While a casual fan may only be familiar with his Hall of Fame NBA career, diehards of the legend know he’s anything but one-dimensional. His passion drove him to carry out one of the greatest careers in NBA history, but when the lights at the arena went out, O’Neal often sought out his second love: music. DJ Diesel first began to learn how to mix music back in 1988 while attending and playing basketball at Cole High School in San Antonio, Texas. DJing excited people and brought in an audience, so he gravitated towards what he does best: entertain. This hobb...
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Watch DJ Diesel’s Epic 2019 Lollapalooza Set [Exclusive]
Watching Shaquille O’Neal perform at Lollapalooza in 2019 was a surreal experience. It’s rare to see someone go from rattling backboards to crowds in the tens of thousands, but O’Neal did so with the gravitas one would expect from a true Renaissance man. O’Neal’s foray into the EDM scene may have seemed like a pie-in-the-sky idea a few years ago, but he put his naysayers to bed after dropping a breakthrough Lollapalooza set as triumphant as his legendary NBA career. Performing as DJ Diesel, he graced the stage of the quintessential music festival and went on to play a set that was emblematic of a real genesis, like a butterfly emerging from a (gigantic) cocoon. After he kicked things off with a hypnotic intro edit of Kanye West‘s “Je...
Adam Sandler Reunites with Julie Bowen in Trailer for Netflix’s Hubie Halloween: Watch
Adam Sandler is leaving the Diamond District and heading to Halloweentown — or rather, Salem, Massachusetts. The blockbuster comic is back just in time for the season of the witch with his latest Netflix comedy, Hubie Halloween. Today, the streaming giant has unleashed the movie’s first trailer ahead of its October 7th premiere. Directed by Steven Brill (Heavyweights, Little Nicky), this spooky comedy follows Hubie DuBois (Sandler), a kooky, albeit good-natured, community volunteer who stumbles upon a real-life murder case on Halloween night. The problem is he’s something of a laughing stock across Salem to both adults and children alike. As with any of Sandler’s flicks, Hubie Halloween is chock full his go-to pals: Kevin James, Steve Buscemi, Rob Schneider, and Colin Quinn. However, old-s...
Shaq to Perform Virtual DJ Set for Penn State University Students
The biggest DJ in the world, Shaquille O’Neal aka DJ Diesel, is set to perform for new and returning Penn State University students later this week. Known for his hard-hitting mix of bass heaters, the NBA legend has performed at major dance music events like Tomorrowland, Lost Lands, Miami Music Week, and more. In addition to his on-stage presence, he’s released tunes with Nitti Gritti, Riot Ten, NGHTMRE, and most recently Eliminate. Hosted by the school’s Student Programming Association and funded by the students’ activity fees, the performance is free for all students who register. To ensure its exclusivity to Penn State, the show will be hosted on Zoom. Shaquille O’Neal’s Penn State University Student Programming Association perfo...
Eliminate and Shaq Drop Rowdy Trap Slammer “Tear It Up”
Shaq has been making his way around the bass music world as of late. In the past year, he’s collaborated with NGHTMRE and Lil Jon on “BANG,” Nitti Gritti on “Takin’ Over,” and Riot Ten and T-Wayne on “Ultimate.” With his latest collaboration, he’s teamed up with Eliminate for their new single “Tear It Up,” out via Disciple Records. “Tear It Up” is a monster of a track. Opening with a goofy phone conversation between the collaborators, the tune quickly accelerates into maniacal drop filled with resonating, metallic synths and pounding kicks. The track is a perfect fusion of the aggressiveness we’ve heard in previous Shaq collabs and Eliminate’s incredibly unique sound design. ...
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Shaquille O’Neal Aims to Make “Huge Impact In the World” with Forthcoming Livestream [Interview]
When two of the most venerated athletes of all-time in their respective sports team up for a project away from the game, the venture is met with both question marks and nervous excitement. Throw in the fact that those athletes are also two of the most charismatic and magnetic personalities in the entertainment industry, with deep ties to electronic music, and you have a bona fide fever pitch and a can’t-miss spectacle. Enter Shaquille O’Neal and Rob Gronkowski, who have coalesced their resplendent event brands into a virtual party called “Shaq’s Fun House vs. Gronk Beach.” The three-hour virtual fundraiser this Saturday, June 27th, which is directing donations to NAACP Empowerment Programs and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America,&nbs...
