An incredibly bizarre story, but good for him, I guess?" I still haven't really processed the LiAngelo Ball thing. I first heard the song in the Sixers locker room in Brooklyn in early January and ...

LiAngelo Ball is a full-time rapper now and people are going to have to get used to it. After being announced as Def Jam’s newest signee, he has been on an absolute roll. Setting the tone with the release of the remix of his hit song “Tweaker” with Lil Wayne,

LiAngelo Ball’s NBA All-Star Saturday Night appearance has gone viral for all the wrong reasons. Ball made his live television debut as his rap alter ego Gelo at Chase Center on Saturday, Feb. 15, performing his single “Tweaker” ahead of the event’s 3-Point Contest.

This is yet another data point for what has been a meteoric musical rise for Ball. Him performing a legitimate hit song amid the All-Star facilities was not something anyone had on their bingo card even two months ago, but legitimate bangers can really expedite the process.

The Sporting News has you covered with updates on Gelo's performance and reviews from in and outside the basketball world.