Tag: Lonzo Ball

LiAngelo Ball somehow turned 10 seconds of his song Tweaker into an $8 million record deal

Gelo just got PAID.

By now, you have probably heard the hit song “Tweaker” by LiAngelo Ball more than a few times. For some of you, it may be far more than that.

But you may need to get used to hearing songs by LiAngelo, the older brother of Charlotte guards LaMelo Ball and younger brother of Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball, far more often.

WHOA-OH! The Tweaker memes are so good!

Following the tremendous success of “Tweaker” last week, Gelo has reportedly signed a massive deal with Def Jam and Universal Music Group. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, his label “Born2Ball Music Group” is now a part of the larger labels.

Ball will get $8 million guaranteed, per Charania, and could earn up to $13 million on the licensing deal as an advance on future royalties. He will likely not get the lump sum upfront.

The former high school basketball star will retain “full ownership” of his music and his record label.

This is fantastic, exciting news for LiAngelo and his family. The song is legitimately good, although even the biggest fans would likely agree that it is mostly successful for the 10-second period when he sings “I might swerve, bend the corner, whoah-oh-oh” more than anything else.

Catchy though it may feel, it is unclear whether or not Gelo can replicate that success on future tracks. If he can, this is a wise investment for Def Jam and UMG.

If not, however, it could end up as a very expensive risk for the long-term.

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Lonzo Ball makes first NBA start since 2022

Lonzo Ball returned to an NBA starting lineup on Sunday for the Chicago Bulls. It had been quite a while.

It’s been a long road back to an NBA starting lineup for former UCLA Bruin Lonzo Ball. On Sunday against the Sacramento Kings, Ball started his first game in just under three years as a member of the Chicago Bulls.

Ball’s last start came on January 14 of 2022 against the Golden State Warriors. He got sidelined for the past two seasons due to battling knee injuries. A neck injury to guard Coby White opened a spot for Ball in the Bulls’ starting five on Sunday. Ball played in a season-high 26 minutes, scoring 15 points on 5-9 shooting for the field. 

Ball’s addition to the starting lineup wasn’t enough for the Bulls to hold off the Kings, who held on for 124-119 win. Injuries have been a constant battle for Ball in his NBA career. He has appeared in just 272 games in eight NBA seasons. 

In his return season, Ball has been a positive addition off the bench for Chicago, averaging 6.3 points per game, 3.7 assists, and 3.1 rebounds in 19.7 minutes over 20 games this season.

It hasn’t quite been the return on investment the Bulls were hoping for when they signed Ball to a four-year, $80 million deal ahead of the 2021-2022 season, with injuries being the main constant throughout a contract which is now in its final year.

Before the NBA, Ball electrified Bruin fans in his lone season with UCLA. Ball played in all 36 games and led UCLA to a 31-5 record and an appearance in the Sweet 16 before falling to De’Aaron Fox and Kentucky.

Ball was named an All-American and set a UCLA single-season record for assists, averaging 7.6 assists along with 14.6 points per game as a freshman before getting taken No. 2 overall in the 2017 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. 

Here is why Lonzo Ball got a credit on LiAngelo Ball’s song Tweaker

Zo said he did NOT write the lyrics for Gelo.

In an unexpected twist of fate, former high school basketball star LiAngelo Ball has what is arguably the most popular song of 2025 so far.

LiAngelo, the older brother of Hornets guard LaMelo Ball and younger brother of Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball, has inspired so many great memes with his catchy new track “Tweaker” as it has become a viral trend.

Lonzo was caught dancing to the song in the Bulls locker room as it has swept through the entire professional sports world. However, while he got a credit on the song, Lonzo wants everyone to know that all the love should go to LiAngelo.

According to Lonzo, the only credit he deserves is for the cover art.

Lonzo had his own music side project, releasing the album Born 2 Ball as Zo.

LiAngelo will perform at the hip-hop festival Rolling Loud in Los Angeles.

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LiAngelo Ball has a hit new song that has fans nostalgic for the early 2000s

Gelo might swerve, bend the corner, whoah-oh-oh.

Former high school basketball standout and Facebook reality show star LiAngelo Ball is not the first musician that I expected to write about in 2025.

LiAngelo, the older brother of Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball and younger brother of Bulls guard Lonzo Ball, earned the coverage though.

While he had a great high school tenure his collegiate basketball career did not work out at UCLA. He had a few legitimate attempts with the Hornets in training camp and the G League, a brief look from the Pistons, and some flirtatious overtures from the Lakers.

But his basketball career never took off in the NBA, either. Fast forward a few years, though, and LiAngelo has made some waves in a different way. (Caution: The following song contains lyrics that might not be safe for work. It might also get you bopping your head, though.)

Now a musician who wraps under the name G3, his latest track “Tweaker” is legitimately good.

Already played in NBA locker rooms (including the Bulls and Cavs) as well as NFL locker rooms (including the Lions), this song has garnered more than 2.7 million listens on YouTube since it debuted on WorldStarHipHop.

It is the number one trending song on YouTube music (ahead of artists such as Tyler, The Creator as well as Lil Baby, Bad Bunny, and Drake).

There is a deeply nostalgic feeling to this track that is reminding many listeners of what hip-hop sounded like in the early 2000s, which is one of the reasons it is such an immediate hit.

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Lonzo Ball thinks his dad’s Big Baller Brand sneakers may have led to his knee injuries

Lonzo Ball thinks it’s a possibility that LaVar’s brand caused some damage.

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball has a complicated injury history that has made his professional basketball career increasingly difficult.

While he eventually resumed his time in the NBA after missing more than 1,000 days and immediately drained a 3-pointer upon his return, the details surrounding his injuries sounded gruesome.

We will never know why the former No. 2 overall pick had such a tough time with his knees. But during a recent feature by Ramona Shelburne and Jamal Collier, he was asked if wearing his family-owned Big Baller Brand played a role (via ESPN):

“I think it’s a possibility for sure, to be honest with you,” Ball said. “I wasn’t really getting hurt like that until I started wearing them.”

During the conversation, Lonzo admitted that he was interested in wearing Adidas.

He added that he was told that “nobody” wanted to partner with him, so he decided to just wear the brand. However, he described them as like “kickball” shoes.

While the brand eventually had Skechers manufacture the sneaker, Ball “wasn’t happy” with those either. He also wondered if perhaps playing on concrete while running sprints in Chino Hills played a role in his cartilage issues as well.

“I don’t feel like I would be where I’m at if I didn’t do all that stuff,” Ball said. “All the work that we put in, it could have hurt, but it also made us who we are. “

Even though he is not sure any of this was good for his knees, it is at least encouraging that Ball does not have any regrets about his decisions.

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Lonzo Ball received love from his brother LaMelo after playing his first game in almost 3 years

LaMelo tweeted his full support for Lonzo.

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball returned to the court after missing more than two NBA seasons and he looked great.

Lonzo, who was selected No. 2 overall in the 2017 NBA Draft, could provide a major spark to the Bulls if he returns to form this season. While he received a game ball and a standing ovation, he also got plenty of love from players in the league as well.

LONZO BALL: An NBA player should not look this good after missing nearly 3 years

That includes a shout out from Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton as well as his youngest brother, LaMelo Ball, who is one of the top young players in the NBA.

LaMelo showed some major respect for his oldest brother, Lonzo. The two will play against each other on December 30 in Charlotte and then January 17 in Chicago.

They will have two more games against each other later in the season as well.

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Lonzo Ball should not look this good after missing nearly 3 years

Everyone loves a comeback narrative and Lonzo can provide exactly that.

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball returned to the court for a preseason game and the results were fairly stunning.

Due to various injuries and multiple surgeries, Ball has not played a regular-season NBA game since January 2022. But after such a gruesome recovery process, the former No. 2 overall pick from UCLA is back on the court and that is fantastic news.

Just to see him suit up again and take the floor would go a long way for his fans. But instead, nearly three years later, his on-court performance was so fantastic.

LONZO BALL: Bulls guard immediately drained a 3-pointer after making his anticipated return from injury

Not only did Ball immediately hit a 3-pointer during the preseason game for the Bulls, but there was plenty more to like as well.

He still looks like a high-level defensive contributor, which could go a very long way for Chicago after trading away Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

He consistently showed his amazing intelligence for the game and was durable enough to play an efficient 15 minutes of basketball.

Ball scored 10 points but also added 1 assist, 1 rebound, 1 steal, and 1 block. The guard did not turn the ball over during the contest, either.

If these are the types of moments that we can expect from Ball during the upcoming season, it would genuinely become one of the most exciting stories in the league.

Everyone loves a comeback narrative and Ball can provide exactly that.

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Photos of Lonzo Ball’s first game back with Bulls since 2022

Lonzo Ball is back on the floor!

It has been two years since Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball was able to play. For some time, it remained to be seen if Ball would be able to play again in the NBA.

But, after a long recovery and a lot of hard work, the former UCLA Bruins star was able to get back on the floor. On Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Ball played 15 minutes and scored 10 points.

He also received a standing ovation from the fans and proceeded to start things off with a corner three.

It was a great sign seeing Lonzo Ball back, and here are photos from his first game back since 2022.

 

Lonzo Ball plays in first game since 2022

Lonzo is BACK!

When Lonzo Ball wore a UCLA Bruins uniform, he put on a show every single night. Then, he got drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers and showcased his talent.

However, the past couple of years were not kind as Ball dealt with numerous injuries. On Wednesday night, Ball played in his first game since 2022 as a member of the Chicago Bulls.

The Bulls played the Minnesota Timberwolves in a preseason contest, and Ball ended up playing 15 minutes and scoring 10 points.

As he entered the game, the home crowd gave him a standing ovation, and Ball proceeded by hitting his first shot.

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Ball’s first shot in two years was a corner three, and the relief on his face said everything you need to know.

The 2024-2025 season is right around the corner, and UCLA fans everywhere are hoping the best for Lonzo Ball.

Lonzo Ball immediately drained a 3-pointer after making his anticipated Bulls return from injury

Lonzo Ball is back.

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball made his anticipated return to the NBA on Wednesday night for the first time since January 2022.

After missing more than two years of NBA competition with injury struggles, Ball returned to play with the Bulls for the team’s preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The fans at Chicago’s United Center gave Ball a classy standing ovation as he took the court, and he paid them back immediately by hitting a great 3-pointer for the team.

It’s incredible Ball has been able to return to the league after battling the injuries he has. Draining a 3-pointer right away in his NBA return just makes all of this even more special.

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