LiAngelo Ball's Musical Debut

Former professional basketball player LiAngelo Ball is making headlines in the music industry as he rings in 2025 with his sensational new single, “Tweaker.” This catchy track has not only captured the attention of sports icons like the Detroit Lions and music stars including Lil Yachty but has also propelled him into a record deal with the legendary Def Jam Recordings.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the deal with Def Jam and its parent company, Universal Music Group, could be worth a stunning $13 million.

Ownership and Label

What makes this deal particularly exciting is that LiAngelo, who performs under the name G3 Gelo, will maintain ownership of his music and label, Born to Ball Music Group—this is a significant win for an artist, especially one just starting to carve a niche in the competitive music scene.

Background of the Ball Family

LiAngelo Ball is not just any athlete; he’s the middle child of LaVar Ball, a former professional football player known for his outrageous promotional tactics in the 2010s that spotlighted his sons’ basketball careers. LaVar co-founded Big Baller Brand in 2016 as his eldest son Lonzo prepared to enter the NBA.

Future Prospects

With the spotlight shifting now towards Gelo, many are anticipating what’s next for the Ball family as LaMelo Ball, the youngest son, has already made a name for himself in professional basketball.

Before “Tweaker,” LiAngelo had released very little music, making his collaboration on brother Lonzo’s track “BITF” in 2018 his most notable prior work. His musical journey is just beginning, and he’s set to take the stage at Rolling Loud California in March.

Will G3 Gelo’s music career soar as high as his basketball aspirations? Fans are on the edge of their seats waiting to see how this new chapter unfolds!