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 ...

Def Jam, who reportedly signed Ball to a record ... It feels unfair to see deserving artists have to fight so hard for exposure while a former (for now?) NBA player was able to parlay a fun ...

But it was the brash rapper on Def Jam who made it standard ... Ole Butt” and “I’m That Type Of Guy” at the height of “Fight the Power”-style rap, but he’s never shied away from ...

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 ...

In today’s episode of 'Billboard Unfiltered,' Billboard staffers Trevor Anderson, Kyle Denis, and Damien Scott react to LiAngelo Ball signing a deal with UMG & Def Jam after "Tweaker" became a viral ...

Former NBA prospect LiAngelo Ball, the middle brother of NBA players Lonzo (Chicago Bulls) and LaMelo (Charlotte Hornets), has reportedly signed a recording contract with Def Jam. According to ...

It looks like Def Jam is a firm believer. The record label has reportedly signed LiAngelo Ball to a $13 million deal with $8 million guaranteed because of his new song. LiAngelo has worked himself ...

Ball signed with Def Jam and Universal Music Group, a representative from the label confirmed Monday. He had a brief stint in the NBA and overseas, but he's created positive waves with his rap ...

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Ball has signed a deal with Def Jam and Universal Music Group worth as much as $13 million with $8 million guaranteed. The deal reportedly gives Ball full ...

And now, one of the biggest labels in music wants to get in on the fun, as it was reported on The Breakfast Club that Ball got signed to an $8 million deal by Def Jam. Not long after, Shams ...

Shams Charania: LiAngelo Ball has signed a deal with Def Jam and Universal Music Group, a representative from his label Born2Ball Music Group says. Sources said the deal is worth as much as $13 ...