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

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.

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.

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.

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

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, 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 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.

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

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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.