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Shaquille O'Neal Denies DM Rumors About Sabrina Carpenter

3/26/2026

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Shaquille O'Neal, the basketball star, addressed rumors that he slid into Sabrina Carpenter's DMs on a March 20 episode of his podcast.
He urged fans to stop believing the viral claims and stated, "The Diesel got way more game than that."
O'Neal read aloud the alleged messages, emphasizing the lines were exaggerated and fictional.
The 54-year-old's comments aimed to clarify the situation and entertain his audience.

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Shaquille O'Neal, the basketball star, addressed rumors that he slid into Sabrina Carpenter's DMs on a March 20 episode of his podcast.
He urged fans to stop believing the viral claims and stated, "The Diesel got way more game than that."
O'Neal read aloud the alleged messages, emphasizing the lines were exaggerated and fictional.
The 54-year-old's comments aimed to clarify the situation and entertain his audience.