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.

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.

Following the viral success of his new song "Tweaker," LiAngelo Ball is cashing in with a major payday. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Ball has signed

After releasing his viral single, 'Tweaker,' the former NBA prospect has reportedly inked a $13 million deal with the famed label.

The athlete-turned-rapper, who goes by the name G3 Gelo, can reportedly earn up to $13 million in a deal with Universal Music Group

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

Hot 107.9’s DJ Holiday, Devin Steel, & The Morning Hustle’s Kyle Santillian broke down why people on the internet went from trolling the song to actually enjoying it:

Ball inked a deal with Def Jam Records and its parent corporation, Universal Music Group, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The deal is worth up to $13 million, with $8 million of that total guaranteed. He'll retain full ownership of his music as well as his own personal record label, Born2Ball.

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.