DJ Diesel aka Shaq Gifts iPads to Kids Who Received Straight A’s in School – [Read]

NBA star turned dubstep legend DJ Diesel shares wholesome social media post about rewarding children receiving straight A’s with iPads. 

A former professional basketball player, Shaquille Rashaun O’Neal aka Shaq aka DJ Diesel has worn many hats in his life. Before EDM fans came to know him as DJ Diesel, Shaq was retired from the NBA for nearly a decade. That doesn’t mean he was new to the music world, however, Shaq spent time in the 90s dabbling in hip-hop. 

DJ Diesel was the special guest at Lost Lands in 2019, which really allowed him to prove his talent behind the decks to Excision’s bass music community. Fans welcomed the four-time NBA champion with open arms, as he’s continued to play headlining slots at shows and festivals across the country. Plus, dubstep fans won’t forget when he crowd surfed at Lost Lands two years later in 2021. 

To add to his many hats, Shaq aka DJ Diesel is a philanthropist who has done extensive charity work. He recently shared this adorable photo in a classroom with a few young students and their teacher. The students posed for the photo presumably smiling underneath their masks and showing off their brand new iPads from the DJ.

His photo’s caption reads, “Always reward excellence, all the kids who got straight A’s in school and their new iPads. Keep it up.” He received support on the post from several other DJs, including Fisher, Dirtyphonics, and Decadon. Hundreds of fans shared their support, with one of those comments reading, “My man Shaq is forever out here spreading the love???”

Shaq aka DJ Diesel is slated to play Beyond Wonderland in Southern California next month. He will also make an appearance in Orlando for Forbidden Kingdom in May, along with several headlining shows in the coming months.

Ashley

I’ve been a part of the dance music scene for nearly a decade and with Exron for more than half of that time. My first event was Diplo’s Mad Decent but these days you’ll find me at Club Space or the Brooklyn Mirage. Some of my top artists are G Jones, Tipper, Of The Trees, and CharlestheFirst. My favorite genres are techno, experimental bass, and ambient but I’ll get down to anything with a beat!

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