Did Shaquille O'Neal Really Slide Into Sabrina Carpenter's DMs?

Shaquille O’Neal is back in the news, but this time, it’s not for basketball; it’s for a social media rumor that took the internet by storm. The NBA legend addressed claims about him sending raunchy direct messages to pop star Sabrina Carpenter on his podcast, “Big Podcast.” Reading some of the supposed messages aloud, O’Neal dismissed them as fake and a poor attempt at humor that didn’t land. “Ladies, the diesel got way more game than that,” he joked, reminding his audience that he’s not just any guy sliding into DMs.

Alongside him was rapper Jim Jones, who weighed in on the current state of social media, noting how much energy people spend on trivial gossip. O’Neal acknowledged how young folks often chase viral fame, but he mused that it’s better to focus social platforms on meaningful connections or business opportunities. With a history of dating rumors, this latest episode shows that even icons like Shaq can find themselves at the center of a lighthearted scandal. It leaves you wondering: what’s next in the world of celebrity rumors?