Staff at The Spot Smoke Shop in Northeast El Paso were excited to see DJ Diesel, otherwise known as Shaq O'Neal, walk into their vape shop on Thursday, Sept. 17.
The 7-foot-1 former professional basketball player turned DJ was in El Paso for a show at 11:11, 9740 Dyer St., on Thursday, Sept. 17. The Spot Smoke Shop, which is open 24 hours, is next door to the club.
SHAQ IN THE BUILDING 🔥🏀💚
— The Spot Smoke Shop (@thespotep) September 18, 2026
Big love to the legend himself, Shaquille O’Neal, for pulling up to The Spot Smoke Shop 🙌
Thank you for stopping by, Shaq. Means the world to us 💛💯
El Paso showed up with love and we got nothing but love back for you ❤️🔥
We support you in… pic.twitter.com/gOzhXCqn7Z
Sergio Gonzalez, owner of The Spot Smoke Shop, at 9740 Suite 106, said DJ Diesel dropped
by after his set and looked around before buying some nicotine vape.
"He looked around at the fish we have in an aquarium and then asked for vape. But he is so tall he was able to grab it himself from the top shelf," Gonzalez said.
The shop posted a security camera video of O'Neal buying some products on its X social media account.
The post read, "Big love to the legend himself, Shaquille O'Neal for pulling up to The Spot Smoke Shop. Thank you for stopping by; means the world to us. El Paso showed up with love and we got nothing but love back for you. We support you."
Shaq will have a busy weekend with other shows in Texas.
DJ Diesel tour dates
- San Antonio, Friday, Sept. 18, 1902.
- Houston, Saturday, Sept. 19, Ductwork.
- Dallas, Sunday, Sept. 20, Silo.
María Cortés González may be reached at 915-546-6150; mcortes@elpasotimes.com; @eptmaria.bsky.social on Bluesky, and @eptmariacg on TikTok.
This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Tall order! Shaq surprises El Paso vape shop staff after DJ set
