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“I could swerve, bend that corner, wow” For the past week, TikTok users have been in a choke state. The most popular audio is the opening clip of the upcoming rapper's new song Ball by LiAngelo. Now it looks like “Tweaker” may have been the key to Ball landing a seven-figure record deal with Def Jam and Universal Music Group.
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LiAngelo Ball is reportedly getting SO MANY record deals
ESPN reporter Sham Charania shared news On Monday, January 13, via X (formerly Twitter), the alleged record deal. Charania revealed that sources valued the deal at $13 million, $8 million of which is guaranteed. Additionally, LiAngelo Ball will retain ownership of his music and label, Born To Ball Music Group. by Genius. Likewise Charania report announced that LiAngelo already has a second track following 'Tweaker'.
Social media is reacting to the potential record deal
LiAngelo has made a sharp turn from professional basketball to music in recent months. He is the middle child of the Ball brothers, the elder Lonzo and the younger LaMelo. While both of his brothers play in the NBA, he hasn't been able to stay on an active roster, with only brief stints with the Pistons and Hornets and the Greensboro Swarm of the G League.
For context, 'Tweaker' dropped on January 3rd and reportedly spent five days in Spotify's top 10 streamed songs, according to ESPN. The song also has more than 1.3 million plays on the same platform.
In the comments section of The Shade Room IG, roommates talked about the value of the LiAngelo Ball deal. mother of prom son Miss Nikki Babycommented, “Yes, very happy for my love.”
@1jhead said: “Two sons in the NBA, one son lands a music deal, Lavar wins!”
“From one song? Lmao you know what? Hell yeah,” @ogtropicc wrote.
“I don't want to hear you say these labels ain't got no money. They just gave one man 13 million dollars. Gelo just saved the rap game lol. @whoisclayjames said.
“N****z really pranked that man in the $13 million purse. The internet is the most powerful force in existence. @williehyn said.
“You all laughed when he didn't make the league! Laugh NOW,” @spinnboutkai wrote.
LiAngelo Ball has yet to confirm or deny the details of the alleged record deal on his social media platforms. Congratulations, Ball, on the bag!
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