[8] In addition to his basketball career, O'Neal has released four rap albums, with his first, Shaq Diesel, going platinum, and his second, Shaq Fu: Da Return, going gold. O'Neal is also an electronic music producer, and touring DJ, known as Diesel. [9] Shaquille O'Neal's off-court accolades rival his athletic accomplishments, having found success in acting, music, television and gaming. Currently, Shaq is an analyst on Inside The NBA. Enter the SHAQVERSE and explore the larger-than-life world of legendary athlete, entertainer, & philanthropist Shaquille O'Neal. Shaquille O’Neal (born March 6, 1972, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.) is a former basketball player who was the dominant center of his era. O’Neal helped the Los Angeles Lakers win three NBA championships (2001–03), and he later captured a fourth title (2006) while with the Miami Heat.