Tag Archives: big baller brand

Hip Hop, Hip Hop News, News

Here We Go Again: Big Baller Brand Minus Lonzo Ball Is Back, Launches New Website

Leave a comment
LaVar Ball Announces Big Baller Brand Is Back, Minus His Son, Lonzo Ball

Source: Allen Berezovsky / Getty

LaVar Ball hit the reset button on the family athletic apparel company Big Baller Brand and is trying again to make it a thing. The head of the Ball clan announced via his Instagram account the company has been resurrected from the dead.

Big Baller Brand’s first attempt at shaking the sportswear world was an epic fail. Let’s recap shall we, they got a big fat F-rating from the real BBB (Better Business Bureau). Plus lost the face of its brand, Lonzo Ball, amid accusations that co-founder, Alan Foster stole approximately $2.5 million from his personal and business accounts. That subsequently led to the original site being shut down, and now when you go to the BigBallerBrand.com website, you are redirected to Alan Foster’s website, where he promises to teach you how to be a baller…financially.

Now we are here, the brand has a new name, BigBallerBrandInc and LaVar announced in his typical fashion in an IG video that the brand is back and the new website is live. When you hit the site, you are immediately greeted by a photo of him Ball and his son, LiAngelo Ball, as well as different colorways of Gelo’s sneaker, the G3 Lux. If you care, you can still purchase pairs of Lonzo’s signature kick the ZO2.19 also.

View this post on Instagram

WE ARE BACK! @bigballerbrand Link in bio.

A post shared by Lavar Ball (@lavar) on

In separate statements from both LaVar and  BBB Inc., the brands relaunch and focus on providing excellent customer service is touched on as well as the company’s current standing with Alan Foster.

“The Big Baller Brand is BACK and better than ever!” Ball claims. “Over the past year, my team and I have been working diligently to expand Big Baller Brand and improve the overall customer experience,” LaVar further added.

“LaVar Ball has put a great team of seasoned professionals in place to move the brand forward with exciting new products, along with signature shoes, and sportswear.”

“Unfortunately, Alan Foster continues to try and leverage the Ball Family name for his own personal gain. Alan Foster is a convicted felon who served 7 years in jail for defrauding people out of their money. He is a thief and con man and cannot be believed or trusted.”

We shall see, Big Baller Brand has a lot of work to do when it comes to repairing its reputation. Plus, with no face behind the brand that is in the NBA, it’s gonna be tough to push what Ball describes “the best merch in the game.” Are you guys excited to have the BBB back? Let us know in the comment section below.

—

Photo: Allen Berezovsky / Getty

Source: HipHopWired.com

Click Here to Discuss in the Forums

Spread the love
             
 
   
Hip Hop, Hip Hop News, News

Family Feud?: LaVar Ball Calls Lonzo Ball “Damaged Goods”

Leave a comment
LaVar Ball Calls Lonzo Ball "Damaged Goods" During Argument

Source: James Devaney / Getty

The Big Baller Brand dynasty might be falling apart already. A recent episode of the family’s Facebook reality show Ball In The Family highlighted the rift between LaVar Ball and his son Lonzo Ball.

Looks like we aren’t the only ones tired of LaVar Ball and his antics. Lonzo Ball who’s frustrations with the BBB has been well documented is also seemingly on the outs with his pops. Since his arrival into the NBA, Lonzo has failed to live up to the hype the patriarch of the Ball family created around him. His two seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers have been mid, at best, and marred by injuries.

Plus on top of that, the brand that folks thought would revolutionize the athletic sportswear world, BBB has been looking real shaky as of late. After Lonzo accused Big Baller Brand’s co-founder of Alan Foster of stealing money millions from him and the brand. As a result, the only Ball to make it the league so far, distanced himself from the brand. He also covered up his BBB logo tattoo, and trash his signature sneaker the Z02’s in an interview.

In the latest episode of the basketball family’s reality show, the rift between father and son is even more evident. Lonzo’s disdain of his dad is on full display as he opts not to partake in any activities involving LaVar. He reluctantly shows up to a meeting about the future of the brand and feels the brand should be renamed due to scandal. LaVar vehemently disagrees and takes a shot at his son in the process.

“When I come up with a name, and there’s somebody telling me to change it, that’s like telling me to change your name. That’s like people saying, ‘Hey, change Lonzo’s name to Alfonso on the fact that he been damaged goods for the last two years.’”

Looks like the Lonzo is genuinely over the theatrics and when he starts over fresh in New Orleans, he would prefer his father not be around. You can watch the entire episode here.

—

Photo: James Devaney / Getty

Source: HipHopWired.com

Click Here to Discuss in the Forums

Spread the love
             
 
   
Hip Hop, Hip Hop News, News

No Surprise: Lonzo Ball Admits His ZO2 Sneakers Were Straight Basura

Leave a comment
Lonzo Ball Admits His ZO2 Sneakers Were Defective

Source: Thearon W. Henderson / Getty

Lonzo Ball has been an open book as of late. Earlier in the week he sat down with Big Boy and doubled-down on his take that Future has more classics than Nas. Now he is admitting that his BBB ZO2 signature kicks were defective.

Anyone could look at the sneakers and see they weren’t worth $500 and now the former face of Big Baller Brand finally admits to it. On a recent episode of teammate Josh Harts’ podcast, ‘LightHarted’ Ball revealed that shoes were “defective” and that his manager brought four pairs in a backpack because they would explode during games. Lonzo would switch them out after every quarter. Even though he knew that he continued to push the sneakers.

“No one knows the real story about them shoes. Them ZO2s I was playing in? They was not ready,” Ball openly admitted. “If you literally have those shoes from those, they’re exploded, bro.”

Zo even went further, implying that the shoe’s terrible quality directly impacted his performance on the court.

“It’s crazy, right when I switched my shoes, all of a sudden magically I got good again.”

LaVar Ball’s head must be spinning right now because he was pushing those shoes harder than his son was. When the shoe first dropped the BBB website claimed they were”meticulously developed at every stage by Lonzo Ball.” The head of the Ball family even went as far as to attack the critics of the sneakers. Who can forget his iconic “if you can’t afford the ZO2’S, you’re NOT a BIG BALLER!” Tweet?

The defective shoes are still up on Big Baller Brand’s social media accounts, but the store seems to have been shutdown. The once-heralded brand took a significant hit when Lonzo accused BBB co-founder Alan Foster of stealing $1.5 million from him. The Pelicans point guard even covered up his BBB tattoo. Looks like anyone who bought that sneaker might be looking at them even funnier now, we wonder if they would be able to get their money back? We sure hope so.

—

Photo: Thearon W. Henderson / Getty

Source: HipHopWired.com

Click Here to Discuss in the Forums

Spread the love
             
 
   
Hip Hop, Hip Hop News, News

Lonzo Ball Sues Big Baller Brand Co-Founder For Fraud

Leave a comment
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: MAR 01 Washington at UCLA

Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty

Lonzo Ball is suing Big Baller Brand co-founder Alan Foster for fraud. All the BBB skeptic are surely thinking, “We told you so.”

According to the Los Angeles Lakers point guard, the longtime family friend scammed him out of $1.5 million. Yeah, that’s enough to make anyone cut ties. In order to let you know it’s real, Lonzo even covered up his BBB tattoo.

TMZ Sports obtained a copy of the lawsuit, and from Ball’s allegations, they got scammed by a con artist.

The suit claims Foster got close to the family when he realized that Lonzo Ball was a top prep basketball prospect with NBA potential. However, the family was unaware that Foster had done time in federal prison for his role in a Ponzi scheme. The lawsuit also reportedly claims that Foster threatened to tell the media false information about the family once the jig was up and they confronted him about that missing $1.5 milli.

Nevertheless, LaVar Ball claims that BBB is not getting shut down. Good luck with that. Also worth noting, it’s been reported that Lonzo Ball and his father are estranged, which the latter also denies.

—
Photo: Getty

 

Source: HipHopWired.com

Click Here to Discuss in the Forums

Spread the love
             
 
   
Hip Hop, Hip Hop News, News

Lonzo Ball Covers Up BBB Tattoo, On The Outs With LaVar

Leave a comment
Los Angeles Lakers v Houston Rockets

Source: Tim Warner / Getty

Big Baller Brand is looking absolutely dead in the water. It’s spokesman, Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball, has covered up his BBB tattoo.

The co-founder, Alan Foster, of BBB allegedly being unable to account for $1.5 million missing from Ball’s account is what made the hooper initially distance himself from the brand. Covering up said brand’s logo that he had not so permanently inked on his body is pretty much the deal sealer on that.

TMZ reports that Lonzo hit up tattoo artist Herchell L Carrasco to cover the BBB artwork with a pair of red and black dice. Can’t wait to hear what LaVar Ball has to say about that. There are rumors the sons are now estranged from their father.

If you didn’t see this coming, you haven’t been paying attention.

There is supposed to be a BBB All America game for high school stars in Las Vegas on March 31. We shall see.

Source: HipHopWired.com

Click Here to Discuss in the Forums

Spread the love
             
 
   
News

What Are those?: Big Baller Brand Reveals Lonzo Ball’s New Shoe [Video]

Leave a comment
BIG BALLER BRAND ZO2.19

Source: BIG BALLER BRAND / BIG BALLER BRAND

Big Baller Brand is at it again. They have unveiled their newest edition of their signature sneaker.

With the 2018-2019 NBA season kicks off this week Lonzo Ball is dropping his new shoe. The Los Angeles Laker has debuted three colorways of his ZO2.19. As the new edition to the portfolio these models come with slight updates to the construction.

BIG BALLER BRAND ZO2.19

Source: BIG BALLER BRAND / BIG BALLER BRAND

As Hype Beast reports the shoes feature full grain leather forefoot strap and ultra soft genuine suede on the upper panel. According to the Big Baller Brand e-store the foaming has also been advanced. “ZO2.19 revolutionary foam has 40% more rebound than standard EVA foam. The ZO2.19 rides lower for better feel and stability while still providing incredible impact protection”.

Instagram Photo

The ZO2.19’s will be available in three siloheuttes including a “Madagasgar” colorway, “New White” and “Lilac”. To support the launch BBB produced a video spot that is a clear nod to the classic Michael Jordan and Mars Blackmon commercials from the 1990’s.

The Big Baller Brand ZO2.19’s will be released in 2019 and start at $200.00 dollars. You can pre-order them here.

Photo: Big Baller Brand

Spread the love