Overview

• He described the G League’s $3,000 monthly salary as insufficient for a grown man, saying it “held no weight” and drove his exit from professional basketball.
• Performing under the name Gelo, he confirmed that he has fully committed to his rap career and will no longer chase NBA opportunities.
• Media reports value his major label deal with Def Jam and Universal Music Group between $8 million and $13 million, dwarfing his previous basketball earnings.
• His debut album was released last month but has yet to chart on the Billboard 200, despite strong streaming numbers for his viral single “Tweaker.”
• Under his recording agreement, he retains ownership of his masters, reflecting his focus on financial control and creative independence.