LOS ANGELES (AP) — LiAngelo Ball is increasing his life playbook, taking a pivot from his hoop goals to a contemporary deal with music with a brand new document deal.
Ball signed with Def Jam and Common Music Group, a consultant from the label confirmed Monday. He had a quick stint within the NBA and abroad, however he is created constructive waves together with his rap debut “Tweaker,” which has gone viral garnering hundreds of thousands of views on social media.
The observe, which was launched Jan. 3, oozes with nostalgic mid-2000s rap vibes gaining reputation with co-signs well-liked music figures equivalent to Meek Mill, Lil Yachty and T-Ache. His surging momentum helped earn him a possibility to carry out at Rolling Loud California in March.
Ball, 25, comes from a basketball lineage as the center brother of Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball and Charlotte Hornets all-star LaMelo Ball. After LiAngelo went unselected within the 2018 NBA draft, he signed coaching camp offers with a few groups — together with the Pistons and Hornets — however he by no means secured a spot on an energetic regular-season roster.
In 2021, LiAngelo joined the Greensboro Swarm, an NBA G League workforce, the place he averaged 4.4. factors and 1.1 rebounds in 31 video games.
LiAngelo began the 2017-18 faculty season with UCLA, however was concerned in a shoplifting scandal throughout a workforce journey to China. UCLA suspended him, and he ended up leaving faculty. He and LaMelo signed with a Lithuanian membership.
However now, LiAngelo was sufficient to make Def Jam’s roster — which incorporates different rap acts like 2 Chainz, Large Sean, Pusha T and Rapsody.
ESPN reported that LiAngelo’s new deal is value round $13 million with $8 million assured, together with full possession of his music and document label.
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