West Lafayette is gearing up for a big weekend on September 26, with Purdue hosting Notre Dame in a highly anticipated football game. To add to the excitement, basketball legend and entertainment powerhouse Shaquille O’Neal is bringing his DJ persona, DJ Diesel, to the iconic Neon Cactus for a special performance.
Shaq’s DJ Career
Under the name DJ Diesel, Shaq has become a legitimate force in electronic dance music, particularly in the bass and dubstep scene. What started as a celebrity side project has evolved into appearances at some of the world’s biggest music festivals, including Lollapalooza, Tomorrowland, EDC Las Vegas, Lost Lands, and Electric Zoo.
The Neon Cactus has long held a special place in Purdue nightlife lore. Located just steps from campus, the venue has become one of the most recognizable entertainment destinations in West Lafayette. Landing DJ Diesel represents one of the most high-profile bookings in the venue’s recent history.
The football matchup alone is expected to attract thousands of visitors to West Lafayette. Add one of the most recognizable athletes on the planet spinning music just blocks away, and suddenly the city could be hosting one of its busiest and most electric weekends in years.
Original reporting: 93.1 WIBC (Indianapolis) — read the source article.
