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 discussed the inspiration behind his viral sensation "Tweaker" on the latest edition of the What An Experience podcast with his older

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.

Jalen Rose humorously asked LaVar Ball to adopt him after LiAngelo Ball's $13 million record deal with Def Jam and Universal Music Group. Rose's appea

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."

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

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 ...

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