The podcast Unapologetically Angel with Angel Reese and Shaquille O’Neal. Now, some of you might be wondering why Shaq was invited onto the podcast. Well, it makes sense—he’s been somewhat of a mentor to Angel, especially considering their shared history at LSU. Both Shaq and Angel made their names playing sports for LSU, which is where their connection started.

However, it seems that Shaq’s recent comments on the podcast have stirred up quite the controversy, and now people are trying to cancel him. Let me give you a bit of context.

During the podcast, Shaq made some light-hearted remarks about an outfit Angel Reese wore at a recent event—a purple outfit that got a lot of attention. And while it seemed like casual banter between the two, it didn’t sit well with some people. To be clear, this is the same Angel Reese who has previously expressed frustration about being sexualized, despite routinely wearing revealing clothing in public. Shaq, in his usual playful style, commented on the outfit, and now suddenly, he’s being labeled as a “creepy old man.”

Let’s not forget that this is the same Angel Reese who, just a few days ago, was spotted walking through a parking garage in an outfit that showed off her body. Yet, now we’re supposed to believe that she’s uncomfortable? The double standard here is wild. It seems like she wants it both ways—to be free to dress how she wants, but also to avoid any comments or criticism about it.

Now, people on social media are going wild, calling Shaq inappropriate for simply mentioning the outfit. But let’s be real: Shaq didn’t wear the outfit—she did. And if you’re going to wear something that revealing in public, you have to expect some commentary. I mean, come on, how are you going to dress in a way that draws attention, and then act surprised when someone talks about it?

It’s absolutely ridiculous that Shaq is facing backlash for this. The fact is, Angel Reese chose to wear that outfit, and if she’s objectifying herself in public, she’s going to be treated accordingly. Shaq simply made an observation.

Even Greg Foreman, from the Black Conservative Perspective, weighed in, saying: “Angel Reese carries herself like a sex symbol rather than a respected professional athlete, so that’s how people are going to respond to her.” And I completely agree. You can’t act one way and then demand to be seen in a completely different light.

The internet’s outrage over Shaq’s comments is just another example of how everything seems to spark controversy these days. We’ve reached a point where even playful remarks are seen as something sinister. Honestly, it’s baffling.

At the end of the day, nobody told Angel Reese to wear those outfits. She made that decision. And when you make choices like that, especially as a public figure, people are going to have opinions.

So, let’s cut the nonsense. There’s nothing wrong with what Shaq said. He didn’t cross any lines, and this cancel culture mentality needs to stop. Shaq has had an illustrious 35-year career, and this minor comment should not tarnish that. Let’s focus on the real issue here: Angel Reese needs to take responsibility for how she presents herself.

Tell me what you think in the comments: Do you think Angel Reese should feel creeped out by Shaq’s comments? Or do you think this whole situation is being blown out of proportion?