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

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's second album, ''

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''. Released in 2001, the single was released with the permission of

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. The song was used in the trailer for '' Hey Arnold!: The Movie''.

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.

Rematch

On the March 7, 2013 episode of '' Upload with Shaquille O'Neal'', Shaq challenged Aaron Carter to a rematch after 12 years since the song. Shaq makes a deal that if Aaron Carter scores a single hoop against Shaq, the ex- Laker will donate $5,000 to the charity of Aaron's choice; Aaron replies that he is playing for The Aaron Carter Needs a Jet Ski Foundation. The game starts with the two staring each other down. Shaq steals the ball from Aaron and proceeds to score over 20 points, while Aaron can't make a single hoop. During the break, Shaq is seen eating nachos and offers some to Aaron, but then smacks them to the ground before Aaron can take any. The game continues with Aaron unable to score a single hoop. It then cuts back to the two staring and Aaron attempting again to score a single hoop with Shaq successfully preventing him. Aaron then reveals that the music video was only a joke which Shaq eventually understands in a somewhat sarcastic manner.

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

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References

{{Authority control 2000 songs 2001 singles Aaron Carter songs Comedy rap 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