Doms2Cents.com, a “news & reviews” website, recently discussed a supposed rumor that Cheltenham grad, rapper, comedian and television star David Andrew Burd aka “Lil Dicky” is related to NBA players Lonzo, LiAngelo, and LaMelo Ball.
The rumor apparently dates back to at least April 2017 when ESPN put out a satirical video on the alleged fourth brother, titled “The truth about the Ball brothers’ unknown sibling LiDicky Ball aka Lil Dicky”:
According to the article, the rumor is false, though the Balls and Burd have collaborated on several occasions:
- Lil Dicky featured Lonzo on his song “We Made It”, which was released in 2017.
- Lil Dicky appeared on Lonzo’s podcast “Ball Talk with Lonzo Ball”, which was released in 2019.
- Lil Dicky invited Lonzo to guest star on his show “Dave,” which aired in 2020.
The article said that “Some fans noticed that Lil Dicky and Lonzo have a similar facial structure and hairstyle, and they began to make memes and jokes about them being cousins or brothers. Some examples are:
- “Lonzo Ball is just Lil Dicky with a fade”
- “Lil Dicky and Lonzo Ball look like they could be brothers”
- “Lil Dicky is Lonzo Ball’s long lost brother”
The article continues:
The rumor was also fueled by Lil Dicky’s appearance on the show Ball in the Family, a reality show that follows the lives of the Ball family. In one episode, Lil Dicky visited the Ball house and met LaVar and his sons. He joked that he was their cousin and that he wanted to rap with them. He also played basketball with them and showed off his skills.
The Ball brothers are also known for their outspoken father, LaVar. Lonzo plays for the Chicago Bulls, LiAngelo plays for the Charlotte Hornets’ G League team, and LaMelo plays for the Charlotte Hornets.
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