Shaquille O'Neal Rocks Crowd at Super Bowl Party with DJ Set

Lakers legend spins hits, encourages mosh pit at annual Shaq's Fun House event

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Shaquille O'Neal's DJ set as 'DJ Diesel' at his annual Shaq's Fun House Super Bowl party in San Francisco on Friday night whipped a near-capacity crowd at the Cow Palace into a frenzy. The NBA legend encouraged the audience to 'break the rail' separating them from the stage and promised to join the mosh pit if it got rowdy enough.

Why it matters

Shaquille O'Neal's celebrity status and reputation as an energetic entertainer draw huge crowds to his annual Super Bowl party, which has become a must-attend event for sports and music stars alike. The raucous atmosphere he creates helps kick off Super Bowl weekend with a bang.

The details

Hundreds packed the Cow Palace arena as O'Neal, working as DJ Diesel, spun hit after hit for an hour-long set to start the Shaq's Fun House party. Several of O'Neal's celebrity friends, including Guy Fieri, Adrian Peterson, Rob Gronkowski, T.I., Kane Brown, and Matt James, were in attendance. After O'Neal's set, T-Pain, Disco Lines, and Tiesto also took turns DJing for the enthusiastic crowd.

  • Shaquille O'Neal's DJ set kicked off the Shaq's Fun House event on Friday, February 7, 2026.

The players

Shaquille O'Neal

Former NBA superstar and Basketball Hall of Famer, known for his larger-than-life personality and entertainment ventures, including his annual Shaq's Fun House Super Bowl party.

Guy Fieri

Celebrity chef and television personality, known for his appearances on the Food Network.

Adrian Peterson

Former NFL running back, considered one of the greatest players of his era.

Rob Gronkowski

Former NFL tight end, known for his dominant play and charismatic personality.

T.I.

Grammy-winning rapper and actor.

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The takeaway

Shaquille O'Neal's annual Shaq's Fun House Super Bowl party has become a must-attend event for sports and music stars, showcasing the former NBA player's ability to create an electric atmosphere and draw huge crowds through his larger-than-life personality and entertainment skills.