Published 17:35 IST, February 21st 2020

Shaquille O’Neal releases new freestyle rap in honour of late Kobe Bryant; watch video

Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant enjoyed highly successful careers in the NBA playing for Lakers. Big Shaq paid tribute to his late friend with a freestyle rap.

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Without a doubt, Kobe Bryant’s unfortunate death has affected NBA world in a massive manner. former Lakers star and his 13-year old daughter Gianna Bryant were talk of town in LA but sadly passed away in a helicopter accident in California along with seven or passengers. Tributes have flowed in ever since that day, with LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kyrie Irving all paying hom to Kobe Bryant in some way or ar. However, former LA Lakers star and Kobe Bryant’s close friend - Shaquille O’Neal - has come out with his own tribute to his friend and fans are digging it.

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philanthropic Shaquille O'Neal released a rap freestyle in hour of Kobe Bryant, 24 days after latter passed away. While Kobe and Shaq had ir differences in locker room, many would agree that duo were face of NBA for many years. Shaquille O'Neal left Lakers after he got into a 'beef' with Kobe. But two former teammates patched up later on and were on very good terms in recent years. This heartfelt freestyle rap is yet ar example of how much Kobe Bryant meant to Shaquille O'Neal and rest of world.

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17:35 IST, February 21st 2020