Recently traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Lonzo Ball made headlines by proudly supporting his brother, LiAngelo Ball, at the 2025 ESPY Awards. Lonzo introduced LiAngelo’s popular track Tweaker on stage, drawing widespread attention and praise for his enthusiastic backing.
LiAngelo, known as Gelo in the music world, transitioned from chasing an NBA career after going undrafted in 2018 to establishing himself in hip-hop. His song Tweaker, released on January 3, gained rapid popularity and helped him secure a record deal with Def Jam and Universal Music Group, reportedly worth up to $13 million, including $8 million guaranteed.
LiAngelo has since performed at major events like the NBA All-Star Weekend and continues to rise as a musical artist, with Lonzo amplifying his efforts by joining him at high-profile appearances.
Lonzo Highlights LiAngelo’s Talent During ESPYs Performance
At the ESPYs, Lonzo took the stage to hype LiAngelo’s performance, urging the audience to give his brother a strong round of applause before he performed Tweaker. His presence was a clear endorsement of LiAngelo’s burgeoning career and marked another moment of family unity in their public endeavors.
ESPYs ’25, what’s happening? If you’re trying to have a good time tonight, put your hands together and give it up for my brother, Gelo,
Lonzo said.
Lonzo, who also tries his hand at rapping, previously performed with LiAngelo at the BET Awards last month. Beyond live shows, Lonzo has been actively involved in promoting LiAngelo’s upcoming album, League of My Own, scheduled for release this Friday.
While LiAngelo’s NBA ambitions have paused, Lonzo is preparing for his seventh professional season. He was traded to Cleveland from the Chicago Bulls on July 6 in exchange for Isaac Okoro, a deal that brought excitement among fans and analysts alike.
Lonzo Reflects on New Opportunity with the Cleveland Cavaliers
After facing significant injury challenges that limited him to just 35 games last season, Lonzo expressed hope and gratitude about joining a talented Cavaliers team fresh off an Eastern Conference-best 64-win season. He spoke openly about the opportunity to contribute to a championship-contending squad.
It’s just a blessing, to be honest,
Lonzo shared during the July 4 episode of
What An Experience with Lonzo Ball.
Everybody keeps asking me how I feel about the trade. I’m like, ‘I’m happy to still be playing anywhere, let alone a team that has a real chance to win a ring.’ My whole life, I’ve been playing the right brand of basketball, and that’s to win games. I feel like I’m going to a great situation, and I just want to play my role and do what I can to help.
Standing 6 feet 6 inches tall, Lonzo is regarded as a versatile guard who can manage the court both offensively and defensively. He is expected to serve as the Cavaliers’ backup point guard as the team aims to overcome last season’s disappointing playoff exit and strengthen its position as an Eastern Conference powerhouse.