Shaq Denies Sending 'Horny' DMs to Sabrina Carpenter

NBA icon Shaquille O'Neal publicly refuted a viral rumor alleging he sent inappropriate direct messages to singer Sabrina Carpenter. During a recent episode of "The Big Podcast," O'Neal addressed the fabricated communications, which he described as having a doctored profile image.

He humorously read excerpts from the supposed messages, which contained explicit and sexually suggestive content, on the March 20th episode. O'Neal, using his well-known moniker "Diesel," asserted that he possesses superior "game" to resort to such tactics. His guest co-host, Bailey Jackson, immediately expressed disbelief in the authenticity of the messages, cautioning about the dangers of social media.

Sabrina Carpenter, known for her hit song "Espresso," has recently been romantically associated with various public figures, including Joshua Bassett and Barry Keoghan. Her relationship with Keoghan, the actor from "Saltburn," reportedly ended with a "break" in December 2025 after approximately one year together. O'Neal was previously married to Shaunie Henderson from 2002 to 2011.