As a member of the notorious Ball Family and a former NBA player, G3 (better known as LiAngelo “Gelo” Ball) is used to receiving criticism. However, following the success of his latest single, “ Tweaker ,” things have only intensified.

Rising rapper G3, formerly known as professional basketball player LiAngelo Ball, has burst onto the music scene with his debut single "Tweaker."

Professional basketball player LiAngelo Ball (aka G3/G3 Gelo) has capitalized on his “Tweaker” hit by reportedly inking a $13 million deal with Universal Music’s Def Jam. That’s according to an ESPN report as well as a direct confirmation to DMN from BeatStars,

Jalen Rose humorously asked LaVar Ball to adopt him after LiAngelo Ball's $13 million record deal with Def Jam and Universal Music Group. Rose's appea

GELO, also known as former professional basketball player LiAngelo Ball, makes a major splash with his debut single "Tweaker," landing at #10 on the US Top Songs chart.

Basketball star LiAngelo Ball has signed with Def Jam Records hot on the heels of the viral success of his track 'Tweaker.'

Before LiAngelo Ball evolved into one of the most talked about rappers in the nation, the California native was known as a highly rated basketball player.