LiAngelo Ball Lands $8M Def Jam Contract After ‘Tweaker’ Takes Off
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64 “Tweaker,” LiAngelo Ball‘s breakthrough track, is gaining popularity and captivating both fans and fellow artists. Reports indicate that on Monday, ESPN’s Shams Charania revealed that Born2Ball Music Group confirmed Ball’s new partnership with Def Jam and UMG. Charania stated, “Sources said the deal is worth as much as $13 million, with $8 million guaranteed, and gives Ball full ownership of music and his own record label.” Notably, TMZ debated if the total amount was accurate, citing their own sources, as they were anonymously mentioned.
Nonetheless, “Tweaker” has captured attention, with Boosie Badazz and Moneybagg Yo expressing interest in a remix. On January 7, both Southern artists excitedly shared on X their eagerness to join the track. Moneybag Yo posted, “Send me da open verse ima tweak,” while Boosie shared, “Send da verse.”
LiAngelo’s ‘Tweaker’ Channels Cash Money, Sparks Praise and Credit Drama
Ball’s song channels ’90s Cash Money vibes, echoing the Big Tymers’ classic sound.
It has also attracted praise from Three 6 Mafia’s DJ Paul, a Southern rap icon. Paul voiced, “When I heard that song, the first thing that came to my mind was some Mannie Fresh/Juvenile.” “Whoever produced this song, I think they were inspired by some Juvenile and some Mannie Fresh.”
While “Tweaker” initially garnered attention for its nostalgic vibe, it’s currently generating buzz due to its credits, which list LiAngelo’s brother, Lonzo, as a writer—a detail he has since clarified. The athlete said in an X post, “Only credit I deserve is the cover art lol G really that! #YearOfG.” “Tweaker” arrived January 3 yet had already sparked a viral frenzy after LiAngelo previewed it on Neon’s stream. Fans instantly likened it to the Cash Money/Hot Boys era.