AceShowbiz - Shaquille O'Neal recently found himself in a social media storm after posting a photoshopped image of Drake that left fans and critics buzzing. The post, paired with Metro Boomin's "BBL Drizzy" track, went viral, prompting Shaq to clarify his intentions and apologize to Drake.

On his latest episode of "The Big Podcast," O'Neal addressed the fiasco, starting with an apology, "Let me apologize right quick. I sent out a picture the other day. The mistake I made was that I should've said, 'Who did this?' Because I want Drake to know... Listen, Drake has a great sense of humor, so I thought it was funny that they did it. I don't want him to think - like, I saw 'Shaq's trolling.' No, I'm not trolling."

Shaq explained that he wasn't behind the photoshopped image featuring Drake's face on a female body. He revealed, "No, I didn't Photoshop it. Somebody Photoshopped it and I actually saw it and I took the picture."

"So, Drake, I apologize. I should have put 'Who was this?' on there, because I don't want you to think I did that. Somebody sent it to me, I thought it was funny and hopefully you thought it was funny, too. But once it went viral, I definitely took it down. But, so, my bad, big Drake."

The photo became particularly controversial as it coincided with the Drake-Kendrick Lamar feud. During this period, Drake has been the subject of various memes and jabs, including the "BBL Drizzy" diss track by Metro Boomin, which Shaq used in his post.

The NBA legend had previously mentioned his admiration for Drake, stating, "Drake possesses an excellent sense of humor, I found the edited photo comical. I didn't want him to interpret it as me trolling him. That wasn't my intention."

While some fans found the post amusing, others reacted strongly. One comment read, "Naaaaaaaa, there's no way he can justify some s**t like that," emphasizing the mixed reactions from the public. Drake, however, remains busy with new music and collaborations, seemingly unfazed by the drama.

This incident highlights the far-reaching impact of the Drake-Kendrick Lamar feud, showing how it has even drawn in sports figures like Shaq. Though O'Neal's involvement was unintended, it adds another dimension to the ongoing narrative, proving that in today's interconnected world, no corner of pop culture is immune to the ripple effects of such high-profile disputes.