LiAngelo Ball’s viral hit Tweaker secures a $13M Def Jam deal, proving his surprising leap from basketball to music success.

LiAngelo Ball has signed a deal with Def Jam and Universal Music Group, a representative from his label Born2Ball Music Group says. Sources said the deal is worth as much as $13 million, with $8 million guaranteed, and gives Ball full ownership of music and his own record label.

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.

LiAngelo Ball watched younger brother LaMelo get upper hand over older brother Lonzo in Charlotte’s win against the Chicago Bulls.

LiAngelo Ball has signed a deal with Def Jam and Universal Music Group, a representative from his label Born2Ball Music Group says, and sources tell ESPN it is worth as much as $13 million, with $8 million guaranteed.

LiAngelo Ball has signed a wild record deal with Def Jam and Universal Music Group worth up to $13 million after "Tweaker" went viral.

LiAngelo Ball's music career is off to a hot start thanks to his viral single "Tweaker." The song debuted at No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100. Ball is

Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball continues to thrive in NBA All-Star fan voting, putting him in prime position to earn his second All-Star selection.

He may not have the on-court acumen of his brothers Lonzo and LaMelo ... LiAngelo Ball has signed a $13M contract ($8M guaranteed) with Def Jam and Universal Music Group, his label Born2Ball ...

Gelo's basketball career took him to Lithuania and Mexico, with stints in his father's short-lived JBA and the G League. He recently shifted focus to his music career, and already has a hit single with "Tweaker," which debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 29 last week.

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