The athlete-turned-rapper, who goes by the name G3 Gelo, can reportedly earn up to $13 million in a deal with Universal Music Group

LiAngelo Ball, brother of NBA players Lonzo and LaMelo Ball, has gone viral with his new song 'Tweaker,' signed by Def Jam Recordings for $8 million.

Basketball player-turned-rapper LiAngelo Ball has signed an $8 million label deal with Def Jam Recordings following the viral success of his song “Tweaker,” according to reports. Ball, 26, released “Tweaker” on Jan. 3 under the stage name Gelo. The song became a breakout hit, heard in NFL and NBA locker rooms as it rocketed up the streaming charts.

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The streets (READ: the internet) are saying that LiAngelo Ball has a banger on his hands with his new viral song, “Tweaker.” It looks like Def Jam is a firm believer. The record label has reportedly signed LiAngelo Ball to a $13 million deal with $8 million guaranteed because of his new song.

After releasing his viral single, 'Tweaker,' the former NBA prospect has reportedly inked a $13 million deal with the famed label.

LiAngelo Ball is expanding his life playbook, taking a pivot from his hoop dreams to a fresh focus on music with a new record deal. Ball signed with Def Jam and Universal Music Group, a representative from the label confirmed Monday.

After winning hearts on the internet with his song, LiAngelo Ball once again amazed the NBA community with a massive deal with Def Jam.

LiAngelo Ball, 26, has signed a deal with Def Jam and the Universal Music Group, ESPN reported. Ball’s label, Born2Ball Music Group, had gone viral for his Jan. 4 song release, “Tweaker,” which has nearly eight million views on YouTube. The deal for Ball is worth up to $13 million, with a guarantee of $8 million.

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Following the viral success of his new song "Tweaker," LiAngelo Ball is cashing in with a major payday. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Ball has signed

LiAngelo Ball may no longer be in search of an NBA contract, based on reports surrounding his future as a mainstream artist. Following the surging viral