LiAngelo Ball, the center brother of Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball and Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, is ready to carry out his viral track, “Tweaker,” on Feb. 15 throughout the NBA’s All-Star Saturday night time, in response to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
LiAngelo Ball To Carry out “Tweaker” In His First Televised Present Throughout NBA’s All-Star Saturday Night time
The 26-year-old’s monitor has been a right away hit, garnering 14.4 million views because it was initially launched on the WorldstarHipHop YouTube channel. The track debuted at No. 29 on the Billboard Scorching 100.
Extra importantly, “Tweaker” landed him a document cope with Def Jam and Common Music Group. His cope with Def Jam is price as much as $13 million, with a assured $8 million. Ball additionally not too long ago dropped a remix of the track that includes Lil Wayne.
Enjoyable NBA All-Star information: LiAngelo Ball will carry out on All-Star Saturday night time, Feb. 15, at Chase Middle in his first televised present. pic.twitter.com/BSl5QEgkF4
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 7, 2025
Alphonse Pierre of Pitchfork describes the monitor as being an inspiration of 2000s Louisiana hip-hop, stating Ball “is placing out music that feels like he needs to persuade us he grew up crooning on the porches of Baton Rouge with Boosie and Webbie.”
Charania added that subsequent month’s NBA All-Star efficiency shall be Ball’s first broadcasted present as effectively. Nevertheless, he already has some expertise in entrance of a big viewers.
Ball beforehand carried out “Tweaker” throughout an NFL divisional-round playoff matchup between the Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions on Jan. 18.
LiAngelo Is The Solely Ball Brother Who Will Be Taking part In This 12 months’s NBA All-Star Weekend
In line with Basketball Reference, LiAngelo Ball had a quick NBA G League profession, averaging 4.4 factors and 13.1 minutes per recreation throughout 31 appearances with the Greensboro Swarm from 2021-23.
His focus seems to have fully shifted to music. As Ball’s track continues to achieve recognition, he’ll be performing it throughout NBA All-Star festivities at Chase Middle in San Francisco.
Chase Middle, which is the Golden State Warriors’ enviornment, will now host the Slam Dunk Contest, 3-Level Contest, Abilities Problem, and a particular efficiency from Ball on Saturday, Feb. 15.
Fascinating sufficient, LiAngelo is the one Ball brother who will take part on this yr’s NBA All-Star Weekend. LaMelo was snubbed from an All-Star Sport choice, whereas Lonzo continues to be working to reestablish himself after three arthroscopic knee surgical procedures.
LiAngelo’s huge information comes simply days after Lonzo agreed to a two-year, $20 million contract extension with the Bulls. His new deal retains him in Chicago by means of the 2026-27 season, and the second yr of the deal is a group choice.
