Professional basketball player LiAngelo Ball (aka G3/G3 Gelo) has capitalized on his “Tweaker” hit by reportedly inking a $13 million deal with Universal Music’s Def Jam. That’s according to an ESPN report as well as a direct confirmation to DMN from BeatStars,

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.

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

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

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.

After winning hearts on the internet with his song, LiAngelo Ball once again amazed the NBA community with a massive deal with Def Jam.

LiAngelo Ball may no longer be in search of an NBA contract, based on reports surrounding his future as a mainstream artist. Following the surging viral

LiAngelo Ball just inked a new contract with Def Jam and Universal Music Group which is worth as much as $13 million, but with $8 million guaranteed.