Shaquille O’Neal is giving the “Hawk Tuah” girl some sage advice… how to handle her newfound celebrity status.
Sources with direct knowledge told TMZ… when Shaq and Hailey Welch When met in Nashville last weekend, the NBA legend began sharing knowledge.
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We’re told Shaq gave Hailey a ton of advice on how to deal with fame… advising her to keep a smart team around her because people would come out of nowhere to try to take advantage of her.
Our sources say the conversation included Hailey showing Shaq some of the hateful comments she’s been receiving in response to her viral video… and Shaq telling her not to pay attention to the haters because none of them really know her.
As we reported… Shaq and Hailey celebration in Jon Bon Jovi‘s new venue in Music City the night after she was taken off stage in Zach BryanThe spectacle of In Nashville.
After Shaq saw Hailey with Zach, our sources say he told his team he wanted them to get in touch with her so she could appear at his DJ gig at Bon Jovi’s place… and that’s how the meeting went down.
We’re told Shaq and Hailey ended up arguing for about an hour… and after their conversation, Hailey considers Shaq a friend and someone who truly cares about her.
It wasn’t all talk… Shaq also brought Hailey into the DJ booth during his performance and when she came out, the crowd erupted into rage. Remember, she knows how to have a good time. 😜
While Shaq helps Hailey navigate her way to fame, it seems he didn’t teach her how to navigate the DJ booth… because at one point she ended up stepping on his foot!
Fortunately, Hailey didn’t break any bones and is doing well.