Shaquille O’Neal and Sabrina Carpenter. Credits: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images/Dan MacMedan-USA TODAY

Shaq Claps Back at Claims He Sent ‘Horny’ DMs to Sabrina Carpenter

Originally posted on Total Pro Sports | By Orlando Silva | Last updated Mar 25, 2026 8:53 PM ET

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal responded after a series of fake DMs went viral. The screenshots showed O’Neal, 54, sending strong messages to Sabrina Carpenter, one of the most popular singers in the world right now.

The drama started when the alleged exchange between the four-time NBA champion and the “Manchild” singer hit social media. Unsurprisingly, the fake DMs went viral. So much so that O’Neal addressed them during his “Big Podcast with Shaq.”

“Damn, baby. I would keep your farts in a cologne bottle and spray it on me every day,” O’Neal read.

“I can’t be horny and want some of that Snow Bunny kitty for myself?!” and “My meat would have you in the hospital,” other messages read.

Shaquille O’Neal Denied He Sent Horny DMs to Sabrina Carpenter

Shaquille O’Neal. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

After reading a couple of more messages, which included the fake Shaq telling Carpenter she “couldn’t handle big diesel,” the former Los Angeles Lakers star clarified he didn’t send those messages.

“First of all, the Diesel has way more game than that,” O’Neal said.

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Shaquille O’Neal says those "horny" DMs to Sabrina Carpenter did NOT come from him — they're fake!!! : The Big Podcast with Shaq
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O’Neal has shot his shot with multiple women over the years. He is not shy to do so in front of other people, but this time, he didn’t go for it with Carpenter.

This article first appeared on Total Pro Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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