Shaquille O'Neal and Brittany Renner's Dinner Date: Just Friends Catching Up!

On Tuesday, Shaquille O'Neal and internet personality Brittany Renner were spotted having dinner together at a popular Los Angeles hotspot. However, contrary to dating rumors, sources have revealed that their outing was merely a friendly catch-up between two long-time acquaintances.

The 7'1" NBA Hall of Famer and the influencer arrived at the Beverly Hills Hotel together around 6 PM and seemed to enjoy each other's company throughout their meal. They left the restaurant around 8 PM after reconnecting over their shared history.

Despite Shaq's active dating life following his divorce from Shaunie in 2011, insiders insist that there was no romantic involvement between him and Renner. It's worth noting that Renner shares a child with Charlotte Hornets player PJ Washington and has been open about her experiences with various athletes in the past.

In 2021, Renner made headlines when she met with Deion Sanders' Jackson State football team, offering them advice on dealing with groupies. Meanwhile, Shaunie, an executive producer for "Basketball Wives," recently signed Renner for the upcoming season, although cameras were not present during their dinner.

Interestingly, the choice of dining at the Beverly Hills Hotel holds significance, as it is where Shaq and Shaunie tied the knot back in 2002. Nevertheless, sources close to the situation firmly assert that their get-together was strictly platonic, putting an end to any speculation of a romantic relationship.