"That's How I Beat Shaq" is a single from

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's second album, '' Aaron's Party (Come Get It)''. Released in 2001, the single was released with the permission of

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Music video

The video begins with Aaron riding a scooter with a dog playing Frisbee, followed by various scenes of Aaron playing basketball. It then shifts to him telling the story of how he met Shaquille O'Neal, who challenges him to a one-on-one basketball game. In the second verse, Aaron plans to distract Shaq in order to score points. Aaron finally emerges victorious, but it turns out that everything was a dream when Aaron hears his mother's voice. He is shocked, however, when he sees the jersey of Shaquille O'Neal. Throughout the video, Aaron is seen rapping in the basketball court and in the hoop.

Track listing

Single – Aaron Carter – "That's How I Beat Shaq" (2001, CD) #"That's How I Beat Shaq" – 3:24 #"One for the Summer" – 3:44

Charts

In popular culture

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and "proceeded to open up a can of Shaq Fu, when Aaron Carter came out of the blue and he started beating up Shaquille O'Neal," until they both get run over by the

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and loses. This song is referenced in the first line: "Here's a little story that I think you'll like / It's not about Shaq or Iron Mike." in 2015,

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(of 'Potter Puppet Pals') song "Aaron" is a minor, instead of major, key remix of this song.

References

{{Authority control 2000 songs 2001 singles Aaron Carter songs Comedy hip-hop songs Jive Records singles Shaquille O'Neal Songs written by Brian Kierulf Songs written by Josh Schwartz Songs about basketball players Cultural depictions of basketball players Fiction with unreliable narrators