LiAngelo Ball's Rolling Loud performance features unreleased song

A viral hit song led to LiAngelo Ball getting a spot on the Rolling Loud lineup, and he made the most of his first performance.
LiAngelo Ball watches warm-ups prior to a game against the Charlotte Hornets and the Chicago Bulls.
LiAngelo Ball watches warm-ups prior to a game against the Charlotte Hornets and the Chicago Bulls. | IMAGO / Icon Sportswire

LiAngelo Ball has been finding success off of the basketball court after the success of his viral hit song "Tweaker." The song was a staple in locker rooms around the sports world at the start of the year, and led to even more opportunities.

Gelo landed a major recording deal and a spot on the Rolling Loud festival lineup.

This weekend, Gelo made his festival debut and it came with a twist that had the crowd in a frenzy.

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Gelo performed an unreleased song during the set which has started to go viral in its own right on social media.

The video has nearly two million views at the time of this writing.

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Ball's breakout success led to a remix with rap icon Lil Wayne. We'll have to see what kind of opportunities and success in the music industry continues after his appearance at Rolling Loud.

Charlotte Hornets forward LiAngelo Ball looks on during an NBA Summer League game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Charlotte Hornets forward LiAngelo Ball looks on during an NBA Summer League game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. | Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

LiAngelo Ball briefly played for the Charlotte Hornets' NBA G-League affiliate after making stops at multiple overseas teams and playing his father's JBL when he was pulled from UCLA because of a highly-publicized shoplifting incident.

Gelo may not have caught on the league, but his presence is still being felt with his music.

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