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LiAngelo Ball's Viral Rap Hit 'Tweaker' Lands Him Rolling Loud Debut

The former basketball player, now rapping as G3, has gained widespread attention with his nostalgic Y2K-style track and is set to perform at Rolling Loud California in March.

  • LiAngelo Ball, under the alias G3, released his debut rap single 'Tweaker,' which has gone viral with nearly 4 million views on YouTube and significant traction on streaming platforms.
  • The track, praised for its early 2000s hip-hop vibe, has garnered reactions from NBA players, music fans, and artists like DJ Paul and MoneyBagg Yo, who expressed interest in collaborating.
  • Rolling Loud California announced Ball as part of its March lineup, marking his first major music festival performance alongside artists like A$AP Rocky and YG.
  • The song has become a cultural phenomenon, with sports teams like the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bulls playing it in locker rooms and fans creating memes celebrating its nostalgic sound.
  • Ball's transition from basketball to music has been supported by his brothers Lonzo and LaMelo, with Lonzo previewing unreleased tracks and clarifying his limited role in 'Tweaker's' creation.
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