Shaquille O'Neal and Nicole "Hoopz" Alexander made all types of headlines since their relationship hit the mainstream media in 2010. Former NBA Player "Shaq Attack" had recently split from his wife. Hoopz, a former reality television star, was ending her 'ratchet' years and beginning other entertainment venues. The two seemed quite the goofy duo, but that laughter all come to an end.

Shaquille O'Neal and Hoopz broke up!

Indeed it's true. After only 2 years of dating, the former reality tv show star and model, Hoopz spoke out. Conversing with the Boston Globe about her relationship with Shaquille, she confirmed they were no longer engaged, married, dating, or whatever it was people thought it to be.

Shaquille O'Neal denied the break up rumors earlier this year. In March 2012, the NBA champion challenged various media outlets credibility, stating he and Hoopz were still togethor and in love.

According to BlackSportsOnline.com, the relationship ended this week after Hoopz had a break down. Her 'reality tv show' days snapped back into her daily life, much to the dismay of O'Neal. While at the Orlando Metro Gymnastics facility, Hoopz snapped because she could not get 'VIP' treatment. Allegedly inspired by the Gabby Douglas gymnastics event, Nicole wanted to get lessons on the high beam and gym mats.

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The gymnastics training facility was not allowing Hoopz usage of the venue. The facility is designated to talents 18 and under. As soon as the denial set in, Shaq's ex-girlfriend snapped according to eye witnesses.

"The gym doesn't teach people over the age of 18 for insurance purposes and when Hoopz was told this she lost her mind. She started to curse out the staff and became belligerent. She got extremely loud, screaming at the top of her lungs how she needed to train for the 2016 Olympics. Shaq was embarrassed, he dropped his head like he was ashamed of her. He didn't say anything while they were in the gym, but once they got to their car a heated argument took place. You could hear and see them screaming at each other. I felt bad for him."

The heated debate was the final straw for the "Man of Steel". The Shaq-Attack could not handle the Hoopz attack and decided it was best the two split ways.

THe story of Hoopz and Shaquille O'Neal separating has not been commented on by the NBA legend himself. It will be interesting to see if Charles Barkley takes shot at the superstar center this season on NBA tv.

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