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The rap sensation 50 Cent reaped the benefits of his latest partnership with Wolves. Following the Sunday night clash between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets, Anthony Edwards showcased a special gesture to the multiple Grammy Award winner. While the rapper’s fellow artists were at the 66th Grammy Awards event, he made his choice to witness the Wolves in action.

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Edwards made it worth a while for the rapper, as he dropped a scintillating 32-pointer to lead his team to a comfortable 111-90 win. Moreover, AntMan further amped it up by giving his game-worn sneakers to him. While receiving the sneakers, 50 Cent was in all smiles, as he cracked everyone up around him with a joke. He tried to impersonate Edwards and said, “How rude! You thought you was important. You ain’t no motherf**king body.”

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After receiving the sneakers, both stars posed for the paps, lined up in front of them. More than being a star rapper, In Da Club fame had the privilege of meeting Edwards on his way to the locker room, because of his recent partnership with Wolves.

Right before the 2023 postseason, Curtis Jackson A. K. A 50 Cent signed up for a corporate partnership with the Minnesota side. The rapper’s brand, Sire Spirits, linked up with the Wolves as the official spirit and champagne partner. As the partnership almost came down to its first anniversary, Jackson got his early surprise gift.

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He is no stranger to the NBA and its glitz & glamor. In fact, the Timberwolves are only one of his favorite teams apart from the Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers.

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While we know about 50 Cent’s involvement with the sport, let’s find out more about Anthony Edwards‘ involvement with rapping.

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Anthony Edwards’ luck with the verses

During his recent interview with Complex, the Timberwolves star dropped a few bars. The baller was reminded of a verse he wrote in his early days, which read, Used to dream about a lot of things I gotta lotta, now I am proud of myself so I went and bought some Prada.” 

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Following that, Edwards agreed that he has a lot of Prada with him and also admitted that he never wears them. While we learned about the star’s idea about the brand, the star’s insane writing ability also came to the limelight. He also stated that he doesn’t remember writing it, but it sounded familiar to him.

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What do you make of Ant-Man’s special gesture to 50 Cent? Let us know in the comments below.

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Shahul Hameed is a Senior NBA Writer at EssentiallySports. Armed with a Master's Degree in journalism from a distinguished institute, his journey into sports writing began during his college days, and since then, Shahul has been captivated not only by the remarkable consistency of Stephen Curry but also by the enduring legacy of LeBron James. He specializes in covering the live basketball action. When games aren’t on, beyond covering trade rumors and match reports, Shahul actively engages with fan bases, ensuring he is attuned to the ever-changing NBA landscape. His dedication to his craft finds an equal match in his admiration for the storytelling and cinematic brilliance of Quentin Tarantino, David Fincher, and Wes Anderson.

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