Shaquille O’Neal recently addressed viral rumors surrounding a photo that sparked speculation about his romantic life. The viral image, featuring a tall man with social media influencer Maria Ozuna Teachey, led many to believe it was the former NBA star.
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In response, Shaq humorously shut down the claims. He took to Instagram to post a video with his “real girlfriend,” Alexa Leighton. In the playful clip, Leighton introduces herself as Shaq’s girlfriend, and O’Neal adds his signature charm, even performing a comedic dance.
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Shaq captioned the video, “My real girlfriend knows I’m a big black exotic dancer. #itwasntme,” clearly poking fun at the situation. Despite the ongoing rumors fueled by Teachey’s posts, Shaq made it clear that he’s not involved.
Through his humor and lighthearted approach, Shaq managed to turn the viral gossip into a fun moment, shutting down the speculation with a laugh!
