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

LiAngelo Ball, brother of NBA players Lonzo and LaMelo Ball, has gone viral with his new song 'Tweaker,' signed by Def Jam Recordings for $8 million.

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.

After winning hearts on the internet with his song, LiAngelo Ball once again amazed the NBA community with a massive deal with Def Jam.

From the same family who made basketball a form of reality TV and who tried to create a shoe empire comes a new breakthrough: Music. The latest Ball venture features LiAngelo Ball as its figurehead—and it seems as powerful as the cultural moments his father,

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.

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 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.