Shaq Provides Incredible Gesture For Boy Paralyzed In A Shooting

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Shaq is always doing some good work in the community.

Back in August, a 12-year-old boy by the name of Isaiah Payton was tragically shot by a stray bullet in a shooting. Payton was leaving a high school football game when the incident occurred and it left him paralyzed from the chest down. Once Payton was stabilized in the hospital, he was unable to leave due to the fact his family's apartment wasn't accessible enough for his disability. 

Shaq heard about Payton's story and decided to partner up with Papa John's to find the family a new home and is going to pay all of their bills for a year. It's an incredible gesture that the NBA legend got to speak on recently.

"We’re going to give her some furniture, TVs and pay her rent off for a year and help her get on her feet," Shaq explained to WXIA-TV. "I was watching the story and it’s just sad. It could have been any one of us. It could have been my son. It could’ve been your cousin."

Shaq's efforts will help this family immensely as they adjust to their son's new way of life. It's a beautiful gesture that will go a long way for the Payton's. If there is one thing for sure here, it's that Shaq is much more than just an athlete and entrepreneur.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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