Shaquille O’neal “Hok Tuah” is giving the girl some sage advice … on how to handle her new-found celebrity status.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … when Shayk and Haley Welch Connected in Nashville last weekend, the NBA legend began dishing out wisdom.
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We’re told Shayk gave Hailey several tips on how to deal with fame … advising her to have a smart team around her because people will try to take advantage of her.
Our sources say during this conversation, Hailey showed Shayk some of the hateful comments she’s been receiving in response to her viral video … Shayk told her not to pay attention to the haters because none of them really know her.
As we reported … Shayk and Hailey Party’s But Jon Bon JoviHe was dragged off stage just one night after being chosen to open a new joint in Music City Zac Bryanshow of In Nashville,
Our sources say that when Shaq saw Hailey with Jack, he told his team that he wanted them to contact her so she could join him at his DJ gig at Bon Jovi’s house … and that’s how the meeting came about.
We’re told Shaik and Hailey talked for about an hour … and after their conversation, Hailey considers Shaik a friend and someone who really cares about her.
It wasn’t just talk… Shaq also brought Hailey into the DJ booth during his set, and when she came out, the crowd went wild. Remember, she knows how to have a good time. 😜
While Shaq has been helping Hailey find fame, it seems he didn’t teach her how to get in the DJ booth … because at one point, he even stepped on her foot!!!
Luckily, Hailey didn’t break any bones and is doing fine.
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