“I can bend, I can bend that corner, wow” TikTok users have been drowning for the past week. According to Trend, the audio is the opening fragment of the new song of the amateur rapper LiAngelo ball. It looks like “Tweaker” could be the key to landing Ball a seven-figure record deal with Def Jam and Universal Music Group.
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LiAngelo Ball has reportedly received a record deal
ESPN reporter Shams Charania shared the news Claimed record deal via X (formerly Twitter) on Monday January 13th. Charania revealed that sources valued the deal at $13 million, of which $8 million was guaranteed. In addition, LiAngelo Ball will own his music and label, Born To Ball Music Group. By Genius. Also, Charania's report LiAngelo already has a second song to follow 'Tweaker,' he announced.
Social Media Reacts To Alleged Record Deal
LiAngelo has made a strong transition from professional basketball to music in recent months. He is the middle child of Ball brothers, Lonzo the eldest and LaMelo the youngest. Although both of his brothers played in the NBA, he was short-handed with the Pistons and Hornets and the Greensboro Swarm of the G League.
For context, 'Tweaker' dropped on January 3rd, and within five days it was reportedly in the top 10 for songs streamed on Spotify, according to ESPN. The song has more than 1.3 million plays on the same platform.
In The Shade Room's IG comment section, guests were talking about the reported value of LiAngelo Ball's deal. Honey's son's mother, Miss Nikki Babycommented, “Yes, I am very happy for my love.”
@1jhead said, “Two Sons In NBA, One Son Gets Music Deal, Lavar Wins!”
“Beyond a song? Lmao you know what? hell yes” @ogtropicc wrote.
“I don't want to hear you say these labels don't have money. They just gave one person 13 million dollars. Gelo just saved the rap game, lol @whoisclayjames said.
“N****z really pranked that guy into a $13 million bag. The Internet is the most powerful force in all of existence.” @williehyn said.
“You all laughed when he didn't make the league! LAUGH NOW” @spinninboutkai wrote.
LiAngelo Ball has yet to confirm or deny the details of the alleged record deal on his social media platforms. Congratulations, Ball, on your bag!
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