Metro Boomin shouts out Atlanta native Anthony Edwards hours after 'Like That' remix with Ye drops

Anthony Edwards received a shout-out from music producer Metro Boomin following the Minnesota Timberwolves' 120-95 win over the Phoenix Suns. It was a statement victory for the Timberwolves to take a 1-0 lead. As for Metro Boomin, Ye dropped his verse in the "Like That" remix that's atop the Billboard charts.

In a tweet, Metro Boomin shouted out Edwards after his 33-point performance on Saturday night on the first day of the 2024 NBA playoffs. Both have roots in Atlanta, with the music producer moving to the city when he was 16, whilr "Ant-Man" was born and raised there.

"ANT MAN!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥" Metro Boomin wrote.

Anthony Edwards finished with 33 points, nine rebounds, six assists and two steals. It was a statement win for the Minnesota Timberwolves because it was the first time they beat the Phoenix Suns this season. They were swept 3-0 in the regular season.

Karl-Anthony Towns added 19 points, seven rebounds and four assists, while Rudy Gobert recorded a double-double of 14 points and 16 rebounds. Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 18 points off the bench to give the Timberwolves a spark in what was an easy victory.

Meanwhile, Kevin Durant did his part for the Suns with 31 points on 11-for-17 shooting. Devin Booker tanked with 18 points in 16 shots, while Bradley Beal added 15 points, six assists and three steals.

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Anthony Edwards and Metro Boomin's roots in Atlanta

Anthony Edwards was born and raised in Atlanta and went on to play college basketball for the Georgia Bulldogs. Edwards was a highly touted basketball and football prospect in high school before shifting his full focus to playing hoops.

Meanwhile. Metro Boomin moved from St. Louis, Missouri to Atlanta when he was just 16 to focus on producing music. He went on to collaborate with many Atlanta-based artists like Future, Young Thug, 21 Savage, Gucci Mane and Gunna.

Metro Boomin recently released his album "We Don't Trust You" in collaboration with Future. The single "Like That" ft. Kendrick Lamar immediately topped the charts as the feud with Drake and J. Cole intensified.

"Like That" could get even bigger with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, dropping his verse of the remix of "Like That" on "The Download" podcast with Justin Laboy.

Several NBA players have already chosen sides in the Kendrick Lamar-Drake feud with Kevin Durant picking his friend from Toronto, Canada. It's unknown if Anthony Edwards, who knows a thing or two about rapping, has decided on who to support.

Edwards has a great relationship with Metro Boomin, wearing Boominati Worldwide merchandise to games. Here's an image of "Ant-Man" rocking a Boominati Worldwide hoodie in 2021.