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Shaquille O'Neal Quashes Dating Rumors with Influencer

10/2/2025

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Shaquille O'Neal, 53, denied dating rumors about 21-year-old influencer Sophie Rain after a Las Vegas birthday photo.
On Instagram, O'Neal said, "I don’t [date] that young," and joked about dating Rain's mother.
The photo sparked talk of the 32-year age gap, with Noah Glenn Carter weighing in.
Rain earns about $4 million per month on OnlyFans, attracting continued influencer attention.

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Shaquille O'Neal, 53, denied dating rumors about 21-year-old influencer Sophie Rain after a Las Vegas birthday photo.
On Instagram, O'Neal said, "I don’t [date] that young," and joked about dating Rain's mother.
The photo sparked talk of the 32-year age gap, with Noah Glenn Carter weighing in.
Rain earns about $4 million per month on OnlyFans, attracting continued influencer attention.