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Shaq Reveals A Major Label Offered Him A $10 Million Contract To Produce Three Albums

The retired basketball player had a rap career in the past, producing four albums.

Shaq recently appeared on Drinks Champs and revealed he was once offered $10 million from Jive Records to deliver three albums.

“My agent called me and said ‘man, you ain’t gone believe this.’ I said ‘what?’ He said Jive offered you $10 million for three albums. And I’m like, ‘bro, $10 million?’” he recalled.

“I Never wanted to be a rapper, never wanted to do an album. You know for me, just meeting you guys is a pleasure. Even though I’m Shaq, I’m still a kid.”

The retired basketball player has four albums and a compilation album attached to his resume, with his debut album Shaq Diesel reaching platinum status.

Watch the full interview below.

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