There's a slightly under-reported phenomenon of people getting all different levels of loaded and then filming themselves lip-synching to their favorite slow-jams in a melodramatic way.

We previously told you about the amazing YouTube trend of tough-ass guys turning into total sentimental pussies through the sheer power of Lenny Williams' “Cause I Love You.” You need to watch those videos if you haven't yet.

But Billboard is now hyping us to a disturbing variation on these memes: possibly intoxicated high-profile jocks inexplicably turning to drag and melodramatics worthy of Judy Garland in her decrepit prime.

Case in point: Shaq.

Bonus track: his heartfelt, insane homage to Aaliyah:

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