The former NBA player has one of the hottest songs in the country and reportedly just signed a deal with Def Jam

LiAngelo Ball, 26, has signed a deal with Def Jam and the Universal Music Group, ESPN reported. Ball’s label, Born2Ball Music Group, had gone viral for his Jan. 4 song release, “Tweaker,” which has nearly eight million views on YouTube. The deal for Ball is worth up to $13 million, with a guarantee of $8 million.

LiAngelo Ball has signed a deal with Def Jam and Universal Music Group, a representative from his label Born2Ball Music Group says. Sources said the deal is worth as much as $13 million, with $8 million guaranteed, and gives Ball full ownership of music and his own record label.

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 is expanding his life playbook, taking a pivot from his hoop dreams to a fresh focus on music with a new record deal.

Boosie Badazz and Moneybagg Yo have expressed interest in hopping on the remix for the song, which has proven to be a Spotify hit.

LiAngelo Ball may no longer be in search of an NBA contract, based on reports surrounding his future as a mainstream artist. Following the surging 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.

LiAngelo Ball just inked a new contract with Def Jam and Universal Music Group which is worth as much as $13 million, but with $8 million guaranteed.

LiAngelo Ball is expanding his life playbook, taking a pivot from his hoop dreams to a fresh focus on music with a new record deal. Ball signed with Def Jam and Universal Music Group, a representative from the label confirmed Monday.