Mon Jan 13 17:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Ballin’ on a Budget No More: LiAngelo Ball Lands $13 Million Record Deal
**Los Angeles, CA** – Former basketball player LiAngelo Ball is celebrating a major career shift, leaving the court for the recording studio after signing a lucrative deal with music giants Def Jam and Universal Music Group. ESPN’s Shams Charania reports the deal could be worth as much as $13 million, with a guaranteed $8 million payout. This significant contract grants Ball full ownership of his music and even his own record label, marking a bold entry into the music industry following the viral success of his song, “Tweaker.” Further details and analysis are expected shortly.