On the Twitter platform, NBA icon Shaquille O'Neal caused a stir by appearing with the ‘Hawk Tuah’ girl, Hailey Welch, following a one-hour conversation.
Shaquille O'Neal, the iconic basketball Hall of Famer also known as DJ Diesel, recently took the viral sensation ‘Hawk Tuah’ girl Hailey Welch under his wing. Their unexpected meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, sparked online stunned.
However, internet users were even more shocked when O'Neal taught the ‘Hawk Tuah’ girl how to face hate comments from viewers.
Previously, on Twitter, Shaquille O'Neal left viewers stunned after posting a picture of himself together with Hawk Tuah Girl.
The post has the caption: Guess who I found in Nashville…
In the picture, Hailey Welch, also known as "Hawk Tuah Girl, was seen with Shaquille O'Neal at JBJ's Nashville on Sunday, where TMZ reported he was DJing at the bar owned by Jon Bon Jovi.
The two conversed before taking photos together, and Welch later joined O'Neal in the DJ booth.
One person said: Bahaha. Shaq giving a country girl advise. Hilarious
A second wrote: Crushing it with peak male performance!
While a third commented: Stoked for her to be in a movie about an irrepressible genie.
Someone else said: She going to need more than hawk tuah on that thang.
During their hour-long discussion, Shaquille O'Neal acted not just as a celebrity but as a friend to Hailey Welch, offering crucial advice on managing her sudden fame.
He emphasized the importance of surrounding oneself with a supportive team and advised her to ignore negative comments that come with public attention.
Sources told that during their hour-long conversation, O'Neal acted as both a friend and mentor to Welch. He emphasized the importance of assembling a supportive team to navigate her sudden rise to fame and advised her to ignore negative feedback from critics.
According to TMZ Sports sources, the four-time NBA champion counseled Welch to assemble a "smart team" to assist her in managing her rapid ascent to fame and shielding herself from potential exploitation.
He also advised her to disregard "some of the hateful comments" she has recently received.
He also told her to “pay[s] the haters no mind because none of them actually know her”
According to a spokesperson for Welch speaking to Page Six, Shaquille O'Neal demonstrated exceptional grace, personal warmth, and empathy, acknowledging Hailey's challenge in facing unwarranted criticism.
The spokesperson revealed: "He was extremely gracious, personable, and caring, realizing Hailey was dealing with a lot of unnecessary hate."
In the Instagram account, 'Hawk Tuah' girl wrote: "Happy 4th yall! Let ya flags fly. I made some limited edition merch for today! Once it's gone it's gone! Shop link is in my bio."
In the post, she posed by a lake, showcasing her vibrant personality and connection to her fans.
Additionally, following her merchandise reveal, it was announced that Welch has signed with Penthouse Management, as reported by TMZ. Jonnie Forster, the head of Penthouse, expressed his excitement about collaborating with Welch, hinting at big projects ahead.
