LiAngelo Ball, the middle brother of the famed Ball family basketball trio, is making waves off the court with his new rap single “Tweaker”. Released under his rapper alias G3, the infectious track has quickly gone viral, especially within NBA circles. In just the first 24 hours, it racked up over 816,000 views on YouTube and climbed the charts on streaming platforms.
The upbeat song masterfully blends a nostalgic mid-2000s sound with modern production elements, creating an instantly catchy vibe. Lonzo Ball, starting point guard for the Chicago Bulls, has been one of the biggest advocates for his brother’s musical talents. “Been tryna tell y’all LiAngelo Ball really like that,” Lonzo tweeted, teasing that more heat is on the way.
Tweaker Takes Over NBA Locker Rooms
It didn’t take long for Tweaker to infiltrate NBA locker rooms. The Cleveland Cavaliers were among the first to hop on the hype train, blasting the song during Donovan Mitchell’s postgame interview following a win over the Dallas Mavericks. “The fact that you know the words… the song just came out,” a surprised Mitchell remarked as his teammates grooved along. He gave a shoutout to LiAngelo, solidifying the song’s status as a certified baller anthem.
Shoutout to LiAngelo Ball, I guess.
– Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers
Other players and teams will undoubtedly follow suit, as Tweaker continues to gain traction. Having the support of his NBA star brothers Lonzo and LaMelo certainly helps accelerate the song’s popularity within the league.
From Hoops Dreamer to Rap Redeemer?
LiAngelo’s basketball journey has been a rollercoaster compared to his siblings. After playing at UCLA and professionally overseas in Lithuania, he’s recently been showcasing his skills in Latin America with Astros de Jalisco in Mexico. While NBA stardom may still be a dream, he’s quickly proving that rapping could be his true calling.
With Tweaker poised to become a mainstream hit, LiAngelo is capitalizing on his moment. The strategic rollout across social media and digital platforms, coupled with the organic support from NBA players, has been a masterclass in viral music marketing. As the streams and buzz continue to grow, G3 is showing that he has serious flow to match his sports family’s prestige.
The Ballfather’s Blessing
Of course, no Ball brother venture is complete without the approval of LaVar Ball. The outspoken patriarch and founder of Big Baller Brand has been uncharacteristically quiet so far about Tweaker’s success. But if history is any indication, a glowing endorsement is likely on the horizon.
G3 ain’t just a baller, he’s a BALLER. Speaking it into existence, Tweaker is gonna get that Grammy!
– LaVar Ball, probably
As LiAngelo continues to build his rap career, it will be intriguing to see if he can emerge from the shadows of his brothers on the Billboard charts. With the Ball family drive and an entire sports league rallying behind him, G3 has a legitimate shot to score a music industry slam dunk.
Tweaker’s takeover is just beginning, but it’s already apparent that LiAngelo Ball has the hoops world humming a new tune. The intersection of basketball and hip-hop culture is primed to anoint a new crossover king – and his name just might be G3.
