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.

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

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball started his first game in three years on Sunday. Tallying 15 points, Ball knocked down five three-point baskets, showing off some

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.

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

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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

"LiAngelo Ball has signed a deal with Def Jam and Universal Music Group, a representative from his label Born2Ball Music Group says," Charania wrote. "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."

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 ...