LiAngelo Ball is expanding his life playbook, taking a pivot from his hoop dreams to a fresh focus on music with a new record deal. Ball signed with Def Jam and Universal Music Group, a representative from the label confirmed Monday.

LiAngelo Ball signs with Def Jam and Universal Music Group LiAngelo Ball, known for his basketball lineage as a member of the Ball family, is making headlines once again. This time, it’s not for his basketball career,

LiAngelo Ball has signed a deal with Def Jam and Universal Music Group, a representative from his label Born2Ball Music Group says, and sources tell ESPN it is worth as much as $13 million, with $8 million guaranteed.