“You got me paying two rents…” Shaquille O’Neal HILARIOUSLY quips at daughter moving to new state 

Taahirah O’Neal is the eldest daughter of Shaquille O’Neal and his ex-girlfriend Arnetta Yardbourgh.

“You got me paying two rents…” Shaquille O’Neal HILARIOUSLY quips at daughter moving to new state 

Shaquille O’Neal and his first daughter Taahirah (via Open Source/X)

Recently making the move to Georgia, Taahirah, Shaquille O’Neal‘s eldest daughter, received nothing but praise from her famous father. Born on July 19, 1996, Taahirah is the first child of the LA Lakers legend, with her mother being Shaq’s ex-girlfriend, Arnetta Yardbourgh. Notably, Shaquille has five children with his ex-wife Shaunie Henderson.

Taahirah took to her Instagram account, sharing a video that captured her father’s lively speech at a celebratory party held in her honor. The family enthusiastically celebrated her relocation from Texas to Georgia, symbolizing the start of a fresh chapter in her life. In the video footage, the four-time NBA champion maintained his trademark playful demeanor, making the celebration even more memorable.

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The legendary center and current sports analysts had this to say regarding his beloved daughter:

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I'm so proud of you even though you got me paying two rents. I'm proud of you.
Shaquille O’Neal said

Born in Orlando, Florida, while Shaquille O’Neal was a part of the Orlando Magic where he began his NBA career, Taahirah O’Neal spent her childhood in Sugar Land, Texas, under the care of her mother, Arnetta Yardbourgh. She attended Clements High School and successfully graduated in 2014. Embarking on her academic journey, she pursued sociology and politics at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Georgia. Graduating with honors in 2018, the 27-year-old, now magna cum laude, caught the attention of PepsiCo, Inc., who hired her for her expertise in social media marketing and communication analysis. Despite her success, it appears that Taahirah is poised for the next exciting chapter in her life.

Taahirah O’Neal reveals shocking story about relationship with father

Shaquille O’Neal, widely acclaimed as one of the NBA’s greatest centers, clinched the league title four times with two different teams. Despite his triumphs on the court, challenges emerged for Shaq’s daughter, Taahirah, as she grew up with a father frequently absent due to his demanding basketball schedule. Unveiling an inspiring narrative, she sheds light on a facet of Shaq that often escapes the awareness of many fans.

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Shaquille O’Neal (Left) and Taahirah O’Neal (Right) (via Open Source/X)

Taahirah’s relationship with her father, Shaquille O’Neal, was notably affected by his absence, leaving her with a sense of not knowing him as well as she desired. Speaking candidly about the challenges of having a father constantly on the road, Taahirah revealed these difficulties in episode 4 of the HBO documentary ‘Shaq.’

When you’re on the road and you’re not really connected with what’s going on in the household, it’s hard. I would speak to him[Shaq] on the phone, maybe once a week and see him in person once a month if I was lucky. I didn’t really get to hang out with him a lot, I felt like I didn’t know him for a long time as a father who protects and provides. But it was just an issue with his presence, I didn’t feel like he was the most present.
Taahirah said

Shaquille O’Neal’s influential basketball career has made an indelible mark on the sport. Yet, his daughter, Taahirah’s remark is a reminder of the crucial role of being a present and caring father, irrespective of the demands our careers bring. Notably, Shaq has openly admitted remorse for not allocating enough time to his family during his playing days.

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