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[Saba Sports News] While hip-hop and basketball often share a strong bond, not all relationships between players and artists are harmonious. Kanye West and Shaquille O’Neal serve as a prime example of this tension. Their history of exchanging barbs continued with Shaq’s recent dig at Kanye in an Instagram comment after spotting him at the Super Bowl.
Shaq dismissively told Kanye to “Man up” and criticized him for his behavior, highlighting a long-standing feud that began in 2022. This dispute started when Kanye took issue with Shaq and Amar’e Stoudemire’s criticism of Kyrie Irving over sharing an anti-Semitic film on Twitter (now X), accusing them of contributing to division among African Americans.
Kanye’s critique extended to Shaq’s business associate, Jamie Salter, which has been a recurring theme in Kanye’s comments. Shaq has previously countered Kanye’s attacks with his own sharp responses, emphasizing Kanye’s personal and financial troubles and advising him to focus on his own affairs. Shaq has pointed out Kanye’s narcissistic tendencies as the root of his problems, drawing parallels to his own past behavior and stressing the importance of humility.
Shaq’s latest remarks suggest the feud is far from over, especially with Kanye actively promoting his new album ‘VULTURES’. This ongoing conflict between the basketball legend and the renowned musician underscores the complex relationships between figures in the sports and entertainment industries.