After a long wait, Shaquille O’Neal’s third rap album, “You Can’t Stop The Reign,” is set to hit streaming platforms this Friday. The album also marks a historic moment in hip-hop history. It features the much-anticipated, unreleased, and first collaboration between rap icons Jay-Z and Nas.
The track, titled “No Love Lost,” was originally recorded during a time when a collaboration between Jay-Z and Nas seemed impossible due to their highly publicized feud. However, nearly two decades after the beef was squashed, fans will finally hear the two legends together on this original version for the first time.
Shaq’s album comes at a time when the lines between sports and entertainment are increasingly blurred. Athletes like Shaq have long been influential in multiple arenas, and his success in both basketball and music underscores the multifaceted talents of sports figures.
The release of “You Can’t Stop The Reign” is not just a significant event for Shaq’s music career but also for the hip-hop community. The collaboration between Jay-Z and Nas is a powerful reminder of how time can heal old wounds and lead to groundbreaking artistry.
Shaq’s third album ‘You Can’t Stop The Reign’ FINALLY comes to DSPs this Friday, June 28th…
And for the first time ever, the previously unreleased original version of “No Love Lost” featuring both Nas & Jay-Z will be included (their first-ever collab) ️️️ pic.twitter.com/hPncEqP7uR
— Andrew Barber (@fakeshoredrive) June 26, 2024
