Oop! Natalie Nunn just dropped Shaquille O’Neal and his ex, Nicole “Hoopz” Alexander, into a podcast story, and Hoopz had something to say. What started as a casual tale about Nunn’s first car quickly turned into a throwback moment no one saw coming.
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Shaq Bought Natalie Her First Car, Sparks Old Drama
During the December 27-released episode of Cam Newton’s ‘Funky Friday’ podcast, Nunn revealed that Shaquille O’Neal bought her first car. Nunn revealed it was a brand-new convertible Volkswagen Beetle she received while attending USC. “He bought me my first car. I was at USC. He bought a Bug [Volkswagen Beetle]…Google It!” Nunn explained, pulling out her phone to reference a 2011 tabloid claiming Shaq had dumped Hoopz for her. Despite the explosive headline, Nunn insisted she never actually dated Shaq, saying, “I was a college student. I needed a car. N***a, what are you talking about?”
Fans Debate Whether Shaq-Nunn Story Was Innocent
The conversation between Nunn and Newton quickly turned into a back-and-forth about whether there was more to the story. Newton pressed, “So, you did date?” to which Nunn fired back, “Nothing. I went to the games. I was a USC student athlete.” The clip has since gone viral, leaving fans debating whether Shaq’s gesture was innocent or if the tabloid got things mostly wrong.
Hoopz Drops Cryptic Eyes, Internet Explodes
Adding fuel to the online chatter, Shaq’s ex Nikki “Hoopz” Alexander reacted to the ‘Funky Friday’ Instagram post promoting the podcast clip. Keeping it cryptic, Hoopz left nothing but a pair of eyes emojis, leaving fans wondering if she’s throwing shade or just watching the drama unfold. Needless to say, the internet quickly blew up with takes, memes, and questions about what really went down between Nunn, Shaq, and Hoopz all those years ago.
