Saved over $2,500,000 in the bank to help those in need. What’s in store for Shaquille O’Neal’s annual gala this year?

True to his outstanding personality, Shaquille O’Neal goes big for a good cause. He continues his annual tradition of helping people with a big dose of star power. Like the 15-time NBA All-Star, Shaq invited all the stars to various entertainment events for the “event” of the year.

Attendees of Shaq’s charity and entertainment night can expect to be serenaded by stars and tickled by pranksters. Mark your calendars Big Diesel glamorous night!

Shaquille O’Neal announces the event

When you Great Aristotle, you don’t need any extra titles to host the party of the year. “The Event” is Shaquille O’Neal’s annual benefit concert in support of the Shaquille O’Neal Foundation. Far from his deceptively understated name, Shaq lives up to every penny donated to his charity.

2023 is the third benefit show for this annual event, and each time it raises the bar. This year he will be joined by two EGOT titans, John Legend and Jennifer Hudson. Fans will be able to watch the singers perform on October 7 with tickets ranging from $50 to $250.

He is partnering with Pepsi Stronger Together to amplify their performances. In addition to the music, visitors will be able to enjoy comedy from Joel McHale, who will host the show. Ray Romano from Everybody Loves Raymond fame – a permanent headliner in Las Vegas, who will perform his stand-up at The Event.

DJ Diesel also has some important bass connections. This means fans could get a headbanger when Anderson .Paak, aka DJ Pee Wee, takes over the console. The most popular lineup also includes country-pop group Dan + Shay.

Shaq doesn’t leave the organization to just anyone. He invited Grammy and Emmy-winning music director Adam Blackstone to arrange the arrangement. It’s the biggest day on Shaq’s calendar and he’s pulling out all the stops.

Shaquille O’Neal takes charity seriously

The event is the main fundraiser for the NBA star’s foundation of the same name. Determined to help children, his foundation supports the Boys and Girls Club and School Communities. The last two events reportedly raised a total of $6 million.

This isn’t the only way he supports his foundation. In 2021, Shaq shocked fans by raising a staggering $2.5 million for the foundation through NFTs. During a recent charity event, the big guy stopped by the Texas Boys and Girls Club center to check on the progress of his gift.

Last year, Shaq joined Adam Levine in a duet on stage and previously performed with Kelly Clarkson. We’ll see how much he tops that this year when he hosts The Event on October 7th.

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