{
  "id": 9042597,
  "title": "Shaq aka DJ Diesel to play Saints halftime show Week 3 vs Raiders",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/shaq-aka-dj-diesel-to-play-saints-halftime-show-week-3-vs-raiders",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T00:19:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/shaq-aka-dj-diesel-play-001926183.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Shaq, also known as DJ Diesel, is set to headline the halftime show during the Saints' home opener against the Raiders this Sunday. Shaquille O'Neal, the NBA legend who played for the Orlando Magic, Miami Heat, and Los Angeles Lakers, is a former college basketball standout for LSU and one of the highest draft picks in NBA history. Off the court, Shaq is a popular media figure for TNT's Inside the NBA and has released five rap albums, including his debut in 1993 under the name Shaq Diesel. He now produces electronic dance music and tours the world as DJ Diesel, having released his first single as DJ Diesel and debut album Gorilla Warfare in 2023.",
  "summary": "The Saints will have LSU and NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal headlining their halftime show when they host the Las Vegas Raiders Week 3.",
  "key_points": [
    "Shaq, aka DJ Diesel, to perform halftime show",
    "Saints vs Raiders game on Sunday",
    "Shaq, former NBA star and media personality"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Saints' decision to feature Shaq as the halftime performer signals a move to leverage celebrity appeal and attract a broader audience to their games.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}