Shaquille O’Neal recently responded to a rumor that was floating around about his love life, and his response was as entertaining as you might imagine. When he stopped by the It’s Giving Podcast with Sarah Fontenot, Shaq’s massive physicality seemed to be counterbalanced by his huge sense of humor. Fontenot, who suggested she would like the atmosphere to be relaxed, joked about being barefoot. But Shaq was ready to make a laugh out of the moment. “I need you to back up. I don’t want to arouse my four white women,” he joked, deftly mocking the claim that he has four live-in girlfriends.

Comedian Jess Hilarious, who jokingly held court on social media and infamously referenced Shaquille O’Neal’s supposed ‘household dynamic’ recently. As many fans embraced the story, Shaq took it in stride. He, this time, seemed to have enjoyed the silliness of it all, at least, reminding those of us why he is perhaps the most dateable dude in sports and entertainment. But underneath the punch lines, the former Lakers star did open up about his views on relationships. So when it comes to the potential of remarrying, Shaq didn’t hold back on sharing his fears. “I’m really afraid of marriage,” he said, noting how many relationships fail to build a true connection.

In his view, you need time to know a person well enough before making a lifelong commitment, which surely hits home with many. But when the time question came one more time, Shaq fell back on the humor that has endeared him to fans. “I don’t know. Now, I got four white girls,” he joked again, leaving listeners in stitches, and the rest just wanting to know more. With charm and giggles, he smothered the speculation, showing that even in the thickets of gossip, he is effortlessly unfazed.

In a frank interview conducted in prison, Suge Knight once again sparked controversy, this time targeting Daz Dillinger, a well-known rapper and member of Tha Dogg Pound. Suge, who used to lead the infamous Death Row Records, has a reputation for being blunt, and his recent comments were no exception. However, this time, there seemed to be a hint of regret behind his sharp words. During his conversation with The Art of Dialogue, Suge didn’t hold back when talking about Daz. He called him weak, criticized his ability to stand up for himself, and even made personal accusations about Daz’s wife.

His remarks reflected deep seated anger and unresolved issues from their past. For those who know Suge, this honesty is typical, but there was something surprising about his comments. Amid his criticisms, Suge also expressed some remorse about how he treated Daz. He referred to him as one of his “projects,” suggesting he had hoped to help him succeed during the Death Row era. Suge believed he offered chances to artists who might have otherwise gone unnoticed. While many of his artists found success under his watch, Suge admitted that his tough approach may have hurt Daz’s confidence.

“I shouldn’t have treated him like that,” Suge said, a rare moment where he seemed to reflect on his actions. This admission felt sincere, but it was complicated by the lingering resentment that marks their relationship. For fans of West Coast hip-hop, Suge’s recent comments reveal the complex dynamics that shaped the music scene during that time. While his words may reopen old wounds, his small acknowledgment of responsibility hints at some personal growth, even if it comes much later than it should have. As Suge serves his time in prison and thinks about the empire he once built, it’s hard not to wonder if these occasional moments of regret will lead to true healing between him and Daz.