He has received some criticism

Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille O’Neal

Basketball fans are less than impressed with Shaquille O’Neal meeting up with the viral Hawk Tuah girl.

Many fans have been quick to point out his age and the fact that he does not need to pander to temporarily famous internet stars given his own level of fame and respect in the sporting world.

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Hawk Tuah Girl grabs mic at Zach Bryan concert – VIDEOParker Johnson

Hawk Tuah Girl has taken her viral fame to new heights after a surprise on-stage performance with country music star Zach Bryan in Nashville.

The 23-year-old, known for her unique “Hawk Tuah” trick, joined Bryan to sing his hit “Revival” at the Nissan Stadium on Saturday, captivating thousands of fans.

Welch’s appearance alongside Bryan marks a significant step in her journey from internet novelty to recognized personality.

Her viral moment began with a street interview by YouTuber duo Tim and Dee TV, where her quirky and explicit responses quickly garnered millions of views.

Shaq meets Hawk Tuah girl

Shaq is now the latest big name to link up with Welch, with the pair meeting in Nashville shortly after his performance at Beyond Wonderland at The Gorge in Washington.

Shaq announced, “Guess who I came across in Nashville…” along with a picture of him staring right at Welch who was looking back at him.

Many fans found it creepy that the 52-year-old was getting involved with Welch.

One fan, perhaps unfairly, pointed out his age saying: “Bro is pushing 60 btw”.

Another said: “Bro Shaq is disgusting”, with another saying “Shaq links up with any girl who that has a slither of clout lol”.