Is Shaquille O’Neal Really Dating an Instagram Influencer? Viral NSFW Picture Sparks Speculation

Is Shaquille O’Neal dating an Instagram influencer? Viral NSFW picture ignites speculation, leaving fans curious about the NBA legend’s relationship status. Get the latest details inside, read more.

By Rakesh Mehra

Updated on Sep 17, 2024 | 06:47 PM IST | 94.6K

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Shaquille O'Neal has thrived both in his NBA career and as a businessman, though he has encountered difficulties in his personal relationships. Widely considered one of the greatest basketball players ever, O'Neal won four NBA championships and earned 15 All-Star selections.

After retiring, O'Neal ventured into various successful business investments. He owns over 40 24-Hour Fitness gyms, 155 Five Guys franchises, and started his own fast-food chain, Shaq's Big Chicken.

Despite his achievements, O'Neal has faced challenges in his personal life, having been married once and struggling with maintaining long-term relationships. He often attributes these difficulties to the pressures of fame and career demands.

Recently, a viral image circulating on social media has sparked rumors about O'Neal's love life. The photo shows an Instagram influencer with O'Neal standing behind her, forming a heart sign on her chest.

However, the man is not Shaquille O'Neal. The influencer has since deleted the post, and there is no connection between her and O'Neal.

Shaquille O'Neal frequently finds himself at the center of rumors about new relationships. He was previously linked to Nigerian-American actress Annie Ilonzeh, with whom he has reportedly been involved since 2019. However, neither O'Neal nor Ilonzeh has recently commented on their relationship, leaving its status unclear.

Speculation recently emerged that O'Neal was dating a 21-year-old model after photos of him with a woman in Spain went viral. However, the images date back to 2019 and do not suggest a current relationship. The woman in the photos was identified as Danielle Dilworth, a member of O'Neal's friend group at the time.

Rumors also circulated about O'Neal dating Brittany Renner after they were spotted dining together in Los Angeles. However, sources confirmed to TMZ that they are long-time friends who were simply catching up and are not romantically involved.

Renner, known for her social media presence and as the mother of NBA player P.J. Washington's child, has garnered attention for her past relationships and public appearances. O'Neal, who has kept much of his personal life private, has not confirmed any recent romantic relationships, despite having been in several high-profile relationships, including his marriage to Shaunie Henderson.

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