LiAngelo Ball lands record deal with Def Jam

Did Def Jam Really Do A $13M Deal With LiAngelo Ball?
After releasing his viral single, 'Tweaker,' the former NBA prospect has reportedly inked a $13 million deal with the famed label.
LiAngelo Ball signs a $13M record deal
If you would've told me in 2017 LiAngelo Ball would be one of the hottest names in music, the entire world would have looked at you crazy, but here we are.
LiAngelo Ball Lands Def Jam Contract Reportedly Worth Up to $13M amid Tweaker Success
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 signs $8M record deal with Def Jam after ‘Tweaker’ success
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 Turns Viral Hit Into $8 Million Contract and His Own Label with Def Jam
LiAngelo Ball is part of the NBA, just not the way his father envisioned. While his younger brother LaMelo has become an NBA All-Star and his older brother has become a feel-good story about a veteran overcoming injury issues to be an impact player in the league again LiAngelo's NBA career never got off the ground.
LiAngelo Ball signs music deal with Def Jam following popularity of hit song ‘Tweaker’
LiAngelo is expanding his life playbook, taking a pivot from his hoop dreams to a fresh focus on music with a new record deal.
LiAngelo Ball signs music deal with Def Jam after song goes viral in NBA: Report
LiAngelo Ball's song, 'Tweaker," is rocketing up the music charts after gaining traction in NBA locker rooms and arenas in recent weeks.
LiAngelo Ball lands record deal with Def Jam after success of song ‘Tweaker’
LiAngelo Ball just inked a new contract with Def Jam and Universal Music Group which is worth as much as $13 million.
LiAngelo Ball (AKA G3 Gelo) Reportedly Scores $13 Million Def Jam/Universal Music Deal Amid ‘Tweaker’ Blow-Up
Professional basketball player LiAngelo Ball (aka G3/G3 Gelo) has capitalized on his “Tweaker” hit by reportedly inking a $13 million deal with Universal Music’s Def Jam. That’s according to an ESPN report as well as a direct confirmation to DMN from BeatStars,
LiAngelo Ball lands massive music deal with Def Jam after hit single 'Tweaker' goes viral
It didn't take long for former Charlotte Hornet s forward LiAngelo Ball to become a big-time hit in the music industry. On January 3rd, Ball released his debut single, "Tweaker," which has blossomed into one of the most popular songs in the world.
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LiAngelo Gelo Ball has signed a $13 million record deal
In 2017, LiAngelo Ball, then a UCLA freshman, made headlines for shoplifting during a team trip to China. Ball and two teammates were arrested for stealing designer sunglasses and were being ...
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