Overview
- LiAngelo Ball's debut rap single 'Tweaker' has gone viral, amassing nearly 8 million views on YouTube and over 15 million Spotify plays since its January 3 release.
- The 26-year-old signed a deal with Def Jam and Universal Music Group worth up to $13 million, with $8 million guaranteed, retaining full ownership of his music and record label.
- The track has gained traction in sports and music circles, with endorsements from artists like Lil Yachty and T-Pain, as well as NBA and NFL teams playing it in locker rooms.
- Ball, who performs under the names G3 or Gelo, is scheduled to perform at Rolling Loud California, one of the world's largest hip-hop festivals, in March 2025.
- This marks a significant career pivot for Ball, who previously played in the NBA G League and internationally but never secured a spot on an NBA regular-season roster.