Shaq Gifts GAWNE A Custom Rolls-Royce After Collab, Rapper Thanks Him

BYGabriel Bras NevaresPublished on December 09, 20231.8K Views

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MCDONOUGH, GEORGIA - APRIL 07: Shaquille O'Neal speaks during Pepsi Stronger Together and CTG Foundation Atlanta Law Enforcement Press Conference on April 07, 2021 in McDonough, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Pepsi Stronger Together)

The Chicago MC also spoke on the basketball legend's passion for hip-hop, and how honored he is that he returned to the genre on his track.

Shaquille O'Neal is passionate about many things and many industries, but his love of music is among his most well-documented passions. Whether it's EDM or hip-hop, he's always down to engage with the game, and he recently gave a rare rap verse to Chicago rapper GAWNE for his track "CHAOS." Released on Friday (December 8), it's a song and music video that came about after the former Laker sent the rapper a DM, and they eventually linked up. However, what he probably didn't expect was for Shaw to gift him a $1 million custom Rolls-Royce after they wrapped up their video shoot, but such are the surprises you get when you work with such a legend.

"Shaq, man, it’s the craz*est day of my life," GAWNE says in a clip uploaded to his social media pages. It shows off the maroon-tinged whip in the background, and you can tell by the smile on the MC's face that he may just be right in his assessment. "Shaq just gave me a f***ing Rolls. Goddamn, man. God bless you, Shaq." "It’s yours, my boy. Now I gotta take an Uber," he replied.

Shaq & GAWNE's "CHAOS": Stream

While speaking to Oak Park, GAWNE remarked on what meeting Shaq was like, and what he took away the most from their interactions. "I was blown away by Shaq’s passion for rap,” he shared. “And him making his return to rap with me is such an honor. He was so passionate and loves rap so much, in every single take he was rapping his heart out. It was such a magical experience. Also, I want to shout from the mountain tops how good of a guy Shaquille O’Neal is, as well. As cool as making a song with him was, what I admire the most about him is his character and him as an individual."

GAWNE's New Rolls-Royce: Watch

Meanwhile, what do you think of this new song? Do you think that the NBA superstar should come through with more verses? However you may feel, drop your thoughts in the comments section down below. Also, for the latest news and updates on Shaquille O'Neal and GAWNE, keep checking in with HNHH.

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Gabriel Bras Nevares

Gabriel Bras Nevares is a music and pop culture news writer for HotNewHipHop. He started in 2022 as a weekend writer and, since joining the team full-time, has developed a strong knowledge in hip-hop news and releases. Whether it’s regular coverage or occasional interviews and album reviews, he continues to search for the most relevant news for his audience and find the best new releases in the genre. What excites him the most is finding pop culture stories of interest, as well as a deeper passion for the art form of hip-hop and its contemporary output. Specifically, Gabriel enjoys the fringes of rap music: the experimental, boundary-pushing, and raw alternatives to the mainstream sound. As a proud native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, he also stays up-to-date with the archipelago’s local scene and its biggest musical exponents in reggaetón, salsa, indie, and beyond. Before working at HotNewHipHop, Gabriel produced multiple short documentaries, artist interviews, venue spotlights, and audio podcasts on a variety of genres and musical figures. Hardcore punk and Go-go music defined much of his coverage during his time at the George Washington University in D.C. His favorite hip-hop artists working today are Tyler, The Creator, Boldy James, JPEGMAFIA, and Earl Sweatshirt.