LiAngelo Ball, the center brother of Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball and Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, is ready to carry out his viral tune, “Tweaker,” on Feb. 15 throughout the NBA’s All-Star Saturday night time, in keeping with ESPN’s Shams Charania.
LiAngelo Ball To Carry out “Tweaker” In His First Televised Present Throughout NBA’s All-Star Saturday Evening
The 26-year-old’s observe has been a direct hit, garnering 14.4 million views because it was initially launched on the WorldstarHipHop YouTube channel. The tune debuted at No. 29 on the Billboard Scorching 100.
Extra importantly, “Tweaker” landed him a file cope with Def Jam and Common Music Group. His cope with Def Jam is value as much as $13 million, with a assured $8 million. Ball additionally not too long ago dropped a remix of the tune 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 observe as being an inspiration of 2000s Louisiana hip-hop, stating Ball “is placing out music that appears like he desires 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. Nonetheless, 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 Yr’s NBA All-Star Weekend
In keeping with Basketball Reference, LiAngelo Ball had a quick NBA G League profession, averaging 4.4 factors and 13.1 minutes per sport throughout 31 appearances with the Greensboro Swarm from 2021-23.
His focus seems to have utterly shifted to music. As Ball’s tune continues to achieve reputation, 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.
Attention-grabbing sufficient, LiAngelo is the one Ball brother who will take part on this 12 months’s NBA All-Star Weekend. LaMelo was snubbed from an All-Star Sport choice, whereas Lonzo remains to be working to reestablish himself after three arthroscopic knee surgical procedures.
LiAngelo’s massive 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 the 2026-27 season, and the second 12 months of the deal is a staff possibility.
