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

Basketball player-turned-rapper LiAngelo Ball has signed an $8 million label deal with Def Jam Recordings following the viral success of his song “Tweaker,” according to reports. Ball, 26, released “Tweaker” on Jan. 3 under the stage name Gelo. The song became a breakout hit, heard in NFL and NBA locker rooms as it rocketed up the streaming charts.

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.