Shaq Opens New Restaurant In L.A. With The Help Of Famous Friends

Shaq is serving up southern food out in the city of Angels.

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Former NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal is known for being able to branch out from the sports world. Shaq has recorded albums, starred in movies, and as of late he has been getting into the restaurant business. On Saturday, Shaq opened up his newest restaurant "Shaquille's" which is located at L.A. Live, right across the street from the Staples Center. Considering the lavish location of the restaurant, it's no surprise that the opening saw some pretty famous faces swing by. 

Actors and athletes alike came out to the spot on the same night that the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Boston Celtics. Current and former Celtics players like Jason Taytum and Paul Pierce attended the opening, while Lakers players Kyle Kuzma and Rajon Rondo as well. Adam Sandler, Tiffany Haddish, Julian Edelman, and Diplo were among some of the other big celebs that were in attendance for the event.

Shaq Opens New Restaurant In L.A. With The Help Of Famous Friends
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If you're interested in having some Southern cuisine, it appears as though Shaq's new spot is exactly the place for you. Fried chicken and shrimp & grits are just some of the things on the menu.

With the Lakers and the Clippers across the street, we'll most definitely be seeing some players eating out after their games.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.