LiAngelo Ball just leveled up in the music industry. According to reports, he recently signed a deal with Def Jam after his track “Tweaker” blew up online.
His deal is with Def Jam and Universal Music Group, and while some say it’s an $8 million contract, Shams Charania clarifies that’s not the whole story. The real victory is Gelo retains ownership of all his music, plus he’s launching his own label.
After stepping away from pro basketball, Gelo’s carving out a fresh path in music. With the way “Tweaker” is catching fire, it’s clear he’s not just a one-hit wonder.
As of now, the track has racked up over 7 million views on YouTube—even without an official music video. It’s also been streamed over 15 million times on Spotify and is trending high on Apple Music, making waves all over the NBA scene.
Having last played in Mexico in 2024, Ball’s getting mad love from names like Moneybagg Yo and Boosie Badazz, who are down to collaborate on a remix. Even Damian Lillard, one of the most talented musicians in the league, is showing Gelo some love.
With a performance lined up at Rolling Loud this year, and now that he’s got label backing? This is just the start of something big.
