Shaquille O’Neal Leaves 'Inside the NBA' Set After Jay-Z Mention

The comment followed allegations against Jay-Z and Sean 'Diddy' Combs in a lawsuit accusing them of sexual assault in 2000.

Shaquille O’Neal walked off the set of 'Inside the NBA' after Kenny Smith referenced Jay-Z during a discussion about a free throw contest.
Charles Barkley interjected, noting it was 'probably not a good time' to mention Jay-Z, leading to laughter and awkwardness on set.
Jay-Z was recently named in a lawsuit alleging he and Sean 'Diddy' Combs raped a 13-year-old girl at an MTV VMAs afterparty in 2000.
Jay-Z has strongly denied the allegations, calling them a 'blackmail attempt,' while Combs remains in custody on separate sex trafficking charges.
The incident highlights the ongoing fallout from serious allegations against high-profile figures in the entertainment industry.