The internet sensation brings her unique talent to Shaq’s DJ set, leaving the crowd in awe

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal and viral star Hailey Welch create a buzz at Jon Bon Jovi’s new hotspotX @djdiesel

In the land of honky-tonks and hot chicken, where legends like Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton made their mark, a new kind of country star emerged this weekend – none other than the internet sensation Hailey Welch, known to her fans as “Hawk Tuah.” And in a city that never misses a beat, it was only fitting that she shared the spotlight with a giant of the game, Shaquille O’Neal.

The NBA legend, who’s been known to moonlight as DJ Diesel, found himself caught in the crosshairs of Welch’s viral antics in Nashville on Sunday. Shaq was spinning tracks at Jon Bon Jovi’s newly opened JBJ’s Nashville joint, setting the stage ablaze with his turntable skills, when Hawk Tuah made her grand entrance.

Now, if you’ve been living under a rock, Hawk Tuah’s claim to fame is her rather unique talent for “spitting on that thing”.

This modern-day internet star has turned the age-old act of hocking a loogie into a whole different thing, and her fans can’t seem to get enough.

The two met at JBJ’s, where they chatted and snapped a few pics. But the night didn’t end there.

As the music blared and the crowd swayed, Welch joined Shaq in the DJ booth. What followed was a mix of beats and, well, bodily fluids that had everyone talking.

A spit-tacular moment in Music City: Shaq meets Hawk Tuah

In a moment that could only be described as both bizarre and mesmerizing, Welch took the mic and delivered her signature “hawk tuah,” spitting onto one of Shaq’s microphones.

The crowd, already electrified by Shaq’s set, erupted in cheers, fully embracing the odd yet entertaining spectacle.

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

Both Welch and O’Neal seemed to enjoy their time together, sharing the experience on their social media pages, much to the delight of their fans.

For Welch, this was just another chapter in her meteoric rise. Earlier in the weekend, she had been brought onstage at Zach Bryan’s concert at Nissan Stadium, where she belted out “Revival.”

In a city known for its rich musical heritage, this unlikely duo created a moment that blended the surreal with the spectacular.

Shaq may be used to slam dunks and championship rings, but this weekend, he learned a new kind of fame – one that comes with a little bit of spit and a whole lot of Nashville charm.