Shaquille O'Neal Squashes Rumors About Dating OnlyFans Model Sophie Rain
Hall of Fame basketball player Shaquille O'Neal recently cleared the air regarding speculations that he was dating OnlyFans model Sophie Rain. The rumors started after O'Neal was spotted at Rain's 21st birthday party. Addressing the rumors, O'Neal humorously stated, "I don't [date] that young, but I will date your mom and give you a brother." He continued to deflate the rumors with a jest, warning, "Stop trying to create rumors; don't make me slap you, dude" and quipped about dating his enquirer's mother.
Shaquille O'Neal's Views on Relationships and Marriage
O'Neal, who remains single following his divorce from Shaunie Henderson in 2011, expressed his skepticism about remarrying. In a conversation with Chicago Sky star Angel Reese, he mentioned, "Probably not [on getting married]. I'm going to end up alone, I already know." His perspective on privacy and infidelity in relationships was also shared, highlighting the lack of a definitive "handbook" on being the perfect partner. O'Neal emphasized that presence and known schedules should dispel fears regarding fidelity.
O'Neal's Family and Past Relationships
Shaquille O'Neal has five children, sharing four with his ex-wife Shaunie—Shareef, Shaqir, Amirah, and Me'arah—and another daughter, Taahirah, with Arnetta Yardbourgh. In a candid admission about his personal life, O'Neal confessed to R&B singer Monica in 2023 about the imperfections in how he handled his past relationships.
