Shaq was expected to drop in July but it was pushed back due to his ball playing schedule. A lot of big time artists are scheduled to appear on the album. Mos Def, Angie Stone, Memphis Bleek, Talib Kweli, Ludacris, Twista, 112, Jayo Felony, Common, Black Thought, Black Rob, Peter Gunz, Lord Tariq and R.L. from the group Next have all signed on. Shaq has eight songs for the LP. One song, "Connected" featuring WC and Nate Dogg will go to radio this week. There are no plans for a video yet because Shaq wants to create a buzz on the streets first.

O'Neal and the Pacific Division champion Lakers take on the Portland Trailblazers in the first round of the NBA playoffs which started this week.