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That was a slam dunk!
Like the starting lineup of every major basketball team, five of the best musicians came together in Las Vegas on Saturday for a good cause: the Shaquille O’Neal Foundation, which supports Boys & Girls Clubs and schools.
In addition to the live music, there were also plenty of auction items that night, including UFC tickets, Lakers tickets and a trip to Africa. There was also an extra role in an upcoming Adam Sandler film up for grabs, which O’Neal bought for $90,000.
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“Adam, if you are here, I have come a long way since Kazamsaid the NBA Hall of Famer after his successful offer. “I’ll pay you to be in your movie.”
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The highlights of the evening, however, were Justin Bieber, Kelly Clarkson, Snoop Dogg, Imagine Dragons and Andra Day. Host Jimmy Kimmel, meanwhile, even repeated jokes he told about O’Neal at a roast over 20 years ago… most of them are not fit for print!
Bieber, arguably the most talked-about artist of the night, was the second-to-last act, taking the stage in a denim jacket and sunglasses. Although he didn’t address the crowd, he wowed them with a five-song set, most of which were from his latest album. justice.
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While Snoop ended the evening with a joint performance with O’Neal, it was Clarkson who experienced the most emotional moment.
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“Shaq mentioned that he couldn’t afford daycare, his family couldn’t afford daycare. Mine couldn’t either. My mom happened to work there, so I got in for free,” she said. “But I love doing events like this, and I love hearing from artists. Everyone sees where we’re at. They don’t see where we’re coming from, and everyone needs a helping hand, everyone needs a chance. I was one of those kids that grew up with hand-me-downs.”
Because what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.
