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, and sources tell ESPN it is worth as much as $13 million, with $8 million guaranteed.

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, often overshadowed by his NBA star brothers Lonzo and LaMelo, has forged a new path in the music industry. Performing under the moniker "G3," Ball's transition from

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.

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

One netizen jokingly commented about Ball failing to realize that room service isn't free. The Charlotte Hornets star went on to cite Uber Eats, implying that he'd ordered the food elsewhere and was just requesting the hotel to have it brought to his room.

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 ...