LiAngelo is expanding his life playbook, taking a pivot from his hoop dreams to a fresh focus on music with a new record deal.

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 debut “Tweaker,” which has gone viral garnering millions of views on social media.

LiAngelo Ball is expanding his life playbook, taking a pivot from his hoop dreams to a fresh focus on music with a new record deal. Ball signed with Def Jam and Universal Music Group, a representative from the label confirmed Monday.

The Ball family's middle brother made waves in the rap game with his breakout hit "Tweaker." Here's a look at the timeline of his breakout music career.

LiAngelo Ball's song, 'Tweaker," is rocketing up the music charts after gaining traction in NBA locker rooms and arenas in recent weeks.

Access to television broadcasts has been a thorny issue for many fans of the Charlotte Hornets. That’s changing for five games over the next two months, allowing viewers to catch a glimpse of ...

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The Charlotte Hornets (8-27) hit the road on Sunday to finally begin their road trip with a matchup against the Phoenix Suns (18-19). This matchup was originally slated to be the third game in a ...

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Not much had been normal, making the Charlotte Hornets all the more anxious. After leaving Southern California earlier than anticipated, flying into the desert Saturday afternoon way ahead of ...

The Phoenix Suns closed on an 9-0 run to pull out a 120-113 win Sunday over the Charlotte Hornets at Footprint Center in the second of a back-to-back. Winners of their last three games ...

Notre Dame will face an Ohio State team with four All-Americans from ESPN. Downs, wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and offensive lineman Donovan Jackson earned first team honors, while defensive end Jack Sawyer earned second team honors. Sawyer's selection over fellow edge JT Tuimoloau was an interesting choice.