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Leland Tyler Wayne (born September 16, 1993), known professionally as Metro Boomin, is an American record producer. Widely acclaimed for his dark and cinematic production style, he is regarded as one of the most influential producers in contemporary hip-hop and trap music. He has produced hits for a number of artists in the genre, such as Future, Post Malone, 21 Savage, Migos, Gunna, Kodak Black, Gucci Mane, Kanye West, the Weeknd, Young Thug, Drake, Lil Uzi Vert and Travis Scott.

Key Information

Raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Wayne began his career in music production in 2009 at the age of 16.[2] He relocated to Atlanta to attend Morehouse College in 2012, during which he worked extensively with Atlanta-based artists including Future, Young Thug, 21 Savage, Gucci Mane, and Migos.[2] Wayne gained wider recognition for co-producing the 2014 single "Tuesday" for iLoveMakonnen, which peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. He was credited on a string of similarly successful singles throughout 2016, including "Jumpman" by Drake and Future, "Father Stretch My Hands" by Kanye West, "Low Life" by Future, and his first number-one production, "Bad and Boujee" by Migos. This was followed by the diamond-certified (14× platinum) "Congratulations" by Post Malone, "Tunnel Vision" by Kodak Black, "Mask Off" by Future, "Bank Account" by 21 Savage, and his second number-one production, "Heartless" by the Weeknd.[3][4]

As a non-performing lead artist, Wayne's debut studio album, Not All Heroes Wear Capes (2018), and its follow-up, Heroes & Villains (2022), both debuted atop the Billboard 200, along with his two collaborative albums with Future: We Don't Trust You (2024) and We Still Don't Trust You (2024). Heroes & Villains spawned the single "Creepin'" (with the Weeknd and 21 Savage), which peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and within the top ten of several countries. We Don't Trust You spawned the single "Like That" (with Future and Kendrick Lamar), which became his first number-one song on the chart as a lead performer. In addition, he has released the collaborative projects Savage Mode (2016) and Savage Mode II (2020) with 21 Savage, DropTopWop (2017) with Gucci Mane, Perfect Timing (2017) with Nav, and Double or Nothing (2017) with Big Sean.[5]

Early life

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Leland Tyler Wayne was born on September 16, 1993, in St. Louis, Missouri,[6] where he attended Parkway North High School. He is the son of Lamont and Leslie Joanne Wayne. He has four siblings.[7] After a brief stint playing bass guitar in his middle school band, he turned to making beats in the seventh grade at age 13. This happened when his mother bought him a laptop and he got a copy of the music production software FL Studio, then known as FruityLoops.[8] Metro is mostly self-taught, and in high school, he produced five beats a day.[9] Initially, Wayne wanted to rap, and started making beats so that he could have music to rap over. However, he eventually turned his full attention toward hip-hop production.[10] As he continued to hone his production skills in high school, he began to utilize social media platforms including Twitter to network with more established rap artists, as well as beat submissions for potential music placements.[11]

Career

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2009–2012: Career beginnings

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During high school, Wayne's mother would often drive him for over eight hours from St. Louis to Atlanta, Georgia, to collaborate with artists he met with online.[12] One of the first artists he worked with was Bricksquad Monopoly rapper Tay Don, which led to Wayne's acquaintance with label cohorts OJ da Juiceman and Gucci Mane. He soon met Atlanta-based rapper Future, who became one of his frequent collaborators.[10][13] Upon his high school graduation, Wayne moved to Atlanta to attend Morehouse College, studying Business Management. He took a hiatus from school after one semester, due to the struggle of balancing his production and schoolwork.[13]

During this time, Wayne became acquainted with burgeoning Atlanta-based rapper Future. The two first worked together on the song "Hard", which was included on DJ Esco's mixtape Welcome 2 Mollyworld (2012),[14][8] and following Future's debut album, Pluto (2012), they reunited for his second, Honest (2014). Wayne produced the album's lead single, "Karate Chop", the title track alongside DJ Spinz, and its fifth single, "I Won", which features Kanye West.[15]

2013–2016: Rise to fame

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In May 2013, Metro announced his debut mixtape, 19 & Boomin.[16] Following several singles, featuring artists such as Trinidad James and Gucci Mane, Metro released the mixtape on LiveMixtapes, on October 7, 2013.[17] The mixtape, all original songs, included "Maison Margiela", featuring Future, and "Some More", featuring Young Thug, both of which were subsequently released as music videos.[18][19]

In March 2014, Metro and Young Thug announced that they would release a collaborative album, performed and released under the moniker "Metro Thuggin". The album was to be self-titled and was planned to be released sometime in 2015. Along with the announcement, the duo released the collaborative track, "The Blanguage".[20] Photographer Cam Kirk claimed to have a copy of the complete, finished album. A few leaked tracks from the project were found circulating the internet in late 2015, yet an official mixtape has never been released.[21]

In 2014, Metro made an appearance on Nicki Minaj's third studio album, The Pinkprint, producing the track "Want Some More".[22]

In October 2014, Metro executive produced Future's Monster mixtape. This spawned the first appearance of the single "Fuck Up Some Commas".[23] The song became a single a month after the album was released.

Metro served as executive producer for Drake and Future's collaborative mixtape What a Time to Be Alive, released on September 20, 2015. In addition, he produced or co-produced seven of the 11 tracks on the mixtape.[24]

Metro served alongside DJ Esco as executive producer for Future's 2016 mixtape, Purple Reign. In 2016, he won Producer of the Year at the BET Hip Hop Awards.[25]

In 2016, Metro Boomin was credited with produced charting hits such as "Jumpman" by Future and Drake, "Bad and Boujee" by Migos ft. Lil Uzi Vert, "Low Life" by Future ft. The Weeknd, and the 21 Savage collaboration "X" ft. Future. That year, he contributed to Kanye West's The Life of Pablo, and he and 21 Savage released the EP Savage Mode. In 2017, he produced the top 10 hit "Tunnel Vision" by Kodak Black, "Bounce Back" by Big Sean, "Mask Off" by Future, and the top 20 hit "Bank Account" by 21 Savage.[2]

2017: Perfect Timing, Without Warning, Double or Nothing

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On June 23, 2017, Metro produced "Hammer Time" by Christian rappers Lecrae and 1K Phew. On July 14, 2017, Metro and fellow record producer and rapper Nav released two singles, "Perfect Timing (Intro)" and "Call Me", the dual lead singles from their collaborative mixtape, Perfect Timing. The mixtape was released by Boominati Worldwide, XO, and Republic Records, one week later, on July 21. It features guest appearances from Lil Uzi Vert, Playboi Carti, Offset of Migos, 21 Savage, Belly, and Gucci Mane.[26]

On October 31, 2017, Metro and rappers 21 Savage and Offset released their collaborative studio album, Without Warning, as a surprise release. On the same day, "Ric Flair Drip", performed by Metro and Offset, was released as the lead single. The album features guest appearances from Travis Scott and Quavo of Migos.[27]

On November 3, 2017, Metro and rapper Big Sean released a single titled "Pull Up n Wreck", featuring rapper 21 Savage, the lead single from their collaborative studio album, Double or Nothing. The project was released on December 8, 2017. It features guest appearances from Travis Scott, 2 Chainz, 21 Savage, Kash Doll, Young Thug, and Swae Lee. On February 13, 2018, "So Good", featuring Kash Doll became the lead single.[28]

2018–2021: Not All Heroes Wear Capes and Savage Mode II

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In January 2018, Metro Boomin was featured in a Gap campaign with singer SZA, alongside a self-produced remix of "Hold Me Now".[29][30] The remix was released to digital platforms on the same day as the campaign.[31][32] In an interview with XXL, explaining the campaign with Gap and the remix, he stated;

To remix the song, it was really about the [original] track leading the direction, I kept the rhythm of the song more uptempo, more of their style, with that old-school feel. But I put the 808s on it just to have that bounce. It was about mixing both worlds but not really losing the essence of the original.[30]

In April 2018, Metro Boomin announced his "retirement" from rap on his Instagram page, changing his bio to "Retired record producer/DJ".[33] However, he since garnered production credits on Nicki Minaj's fourth studio album, Queen, as well as Minaj's labelmate Lil Wayne, on his twelfth studio album, Tha Carter V, which both debuted in the top 2 of the Billboard 200.

On October 26, 2018, multiple billboards appeared in Atlanta and New York depicting Metro Boomin as a "missing person".[34] It was later revealed to be a teaser for his debut studio album, Not All Heroes Wear Capes, for his comeback, which he had been working on since 2015. The album was released on November 2, 2018, and features guest appearances from Gucci Mane, Travis Scott, 21 Savage, Swae Lee, Gunna, Young Thug, Wizkid, J. Balvin, Offset, Kodak Black, and Drake.[35] Not All Heroes Wear Capes debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and number 16 on the UK Top 40 Albums.[36]

On February 22, 2019, he co-produced Offset's debut album, Father of 4. The album received mostly positive reviews.[37][38]

On November 27, 2019, he co-produced The Weeknd's fourth Billboard Hot 100 number-one single, "Heartless", with Illangelo, Dre Moon, and The Weeknd himself. The song was released as the lead single from the singer's fourth studio album, After Hours (2020). Metro also helped produce three other tracks on the album, "Escape from LA", "Faith", and "Until I Bleed Out".[39]

On September 29, 2020, Metro and 21 Savage announced their fourth collaborative project, Savage Mode II, a sequel to their EP, Savage Mode (2016). It features guest appearances from Drake, Young Thug, and Young Nudy. On October 13, 2020, the dual lead singles became "Runnin" and "Mr. Right Now", the latter of which features Drake.[40] The album was released on October 2, 2020, and debuted atop on the Billboard 200 chart, earning both artists their second number-one albums, which were also back-to-back for both artists.[41]

2022–2023: Heroes & Villains and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

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Metro Boomin in 2023

On November 22, 2022, Metro announced the title of his upcoming second studio album: Heroes & Villains, which released on December 2.[42] On November 30, he released an accompanying short film preview for the album. The film was directed by Gibson Hazard and featured appearances by Metro, Gunna, LaKeith Stanfield, Morgan Freeman, and Young Thug.

The album was released on December 2, 2022, with guest appearances from John Legend, Future, Chris Brown, Don Toliver, Travis Scott, Young Nudy, The Weeknd, 21 Savage, Young Thug, Mustafa, A$AP Rocky, the late Takeoff of Migos, and Gunna.[43] The album was received well by audiences, with many considering it Metro's best work to date and complimenting the production and featured artists' performances.

On December 13, 2022, Metro was confirmed to be working on the soundtrack for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse by screenwriters Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.[44] The soundtrack was released on June 2, 2023, the same day as the film's theatrical release. Metro served as an executive producer and its presenter, having credits on 10 out of 13 songs. The soundtrack featured guest appearances from Swae Lee, Lil Wayne, Offset, A$AP Rocky, Roisee, Future, Lil Uzi Vert, JID, James Blake, Nav, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Ei8ht, Don Toliver, Wizkid, Beam, Toian, Coi Leray, 21 Savage, 2 Chainz, and Nas.[45] Metro also provided the voice for "Metro Spider-Man", a fictional version of himself as Spider-Man in the film.[46]

Metro performed at the 22nd Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2023.[47] On June 23, 2023, Metro Boomin co-produced Young Thug's third studio album, Business Is Business. He also served as the executive producer of the album.[48] Metro produced the lobby theme track for Fortnite Battle Royale Chapter 4 Season OG, released in November 2023.[49]

2024–present: We Don't Trust You, We Still Don't Trust You, and A Futuristic Summa

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On March 22, 2024, Metro released We Don't Trust You, a collaborative studio album with Future.[50] The album contained guest appearances from The Weeknd, Travis Scott, Playboi Carti, Kendrick Lamar, and Rick Ross. The album debuted atop the US Billboard 200 with the biggest opening week of 2024 at the time of its release. A single from the album, "Like That" with Kendrick Lamar, was quickly met with commercial success, debuting atop the Billboard Hot 100, Global 200, and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts simultaneously. It was both Future and Lamar's third number-one single on the former chart, and Metro's first as a credited artist.

On April 12, 2024, Metro and Future released a sequel with We Still Don't Trust You.[51] The album contained guest appearances from the Weeknd, Chris Brown, Brownstone, Ty Dolla Sign, J. Cole, Lil Baby, and ASAP Rocky. The album debuted atop the US Billboard 200, like its predecessor.

In response to being dissed by Drake in "Push Ups" and "Family Matters" during the Drake–Kendrick Lamar feud, he released "BBL Drizzy", an instrumental diss track. "BBL Drizzy" quickly went viral, generating more than 3.3 million streams on SoundCloud within a week.[52]

In 2025, Metro announced his mixtape A Futuristic Summa, set to release on July 22, 2025.[53] A Futuristic Summa was released on August 1, 2025.

Musical style

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Specializing in the trap sub-genre of hip-hop, Metro Boomin utilizes a distinctive mix of heavy, booming bass, rattling synthetic percussion and dark, gothic melodies.[54] He usually produces songs for hip-hop, although he produced four tracks for Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd's fourth studio album, After Hours (2020);[55] in addition, he has remixed pop songs such as "Hold Me Now" (produced as a Gap marketing collaboration).[30]

Producer tags

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In hip-hop, producers may choose to mark their work with a producer tag, a catchy shout-out usually placed at the beginning of a song which allows listeners to recognize and appreciate certain producers. Metro has been credited for making this technique more compelling on specific tracks.[56]

His first producer tag was "This beat is so, so Metro" and it was used in songs like "Karate Chop (Remix)", "Ugly" by Soulja Boy and "Chanel Vintage" in 2013–2014.

One of Metro's more viral tags, "Metro Boomin want some more, nigga",[57] originates from vocals of the Boomin-produced song "Some More" by Young Thug, and received widespread attention in early 2016.

Metro's most prominent and iconic tag, "If Young Metro don't trust you I'm gon' shoot you", is performed by Future. The tag originates in the song "Right Now" by Uncle Murda, also produced by Boomin. The tag appeared first in Drake and Future's 2015 song, "Jumpman", from the collaborative mixtape What a Time to Be Alive,[58] and gained widespread attention after its use in the Kanye West song "Father Stretch My Hands, Pt. 1".[59]

Another well-known tag is "Young Metro, young Metro, young Metro" spoken by his longtime collaborator Future. Boomin often references "3x" or "Young Metro 3x" as a nod to this particular tag.[60]

Another one of Metro's tags is just "Metro!", originally spoken by Young Thug on his song "Hercules". The tag can be most prominently heard at the beginning of the Metro-produced song "Mr. Right Now" by 21 Savage and Drake, off the tape Savage Mode II, as well as appearing various times in Heroes & Villains.[citation needed]. The tag was featured extensively on Metro's soundtrack album Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. This tag was also recently used in the "Re-OG" Fortnite lobby music which went viral on social media.

Another one of Metro's tags, "Metro in this bitch goin' brazy", can be heard in the track "More M's" from 21 Savage's and Drake's album Her Loss. The tag originated from the track "No Opp Left Behind" from Savage Mode II.[61]

The latest version of Metro's tag, "Metro!" with the vocals from Playboi Carti, is featured on Carti's latest studio album, MUSIC, on the song "RADAR".[62]

Personal life

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Wayne's mother, Leslie Joanne Wayne, was killed in a murder-suicide by her husband on June 3, 2022.[63][64] Later that year, Wayne partnered with the Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation to launch the "Single Moms Are Superheroes" initiative.[65] The program provides financial assistance, community resources, and family programming for single mothers in the greater Metro Atlanta area.[66]

In December 2023, Wayne received a key to the city from St. Louis' mayor, Tishaura Jones.[67]

In August 2024, Wayne announced the "Leslie Joanne Single Moms Are Superheroes" grant-giving program. In conjunction with Wayne and Future's We Trust You Tour, the grant offered $20,000 and concert tickets to non-profit organizations supporting single mothers in each city on the tour.[68][69]

Sexual assault allegations

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On October 29, 2024, Wayne was sued for sexual assault of a woman, named Vanessa LeMaistre, which allegedly happened in Los Angeles in September 2016.[70] In the lawsuit that was filed in the Superior Court of Los Angeles, the woman alleged that she visited the producer at a recording studio in California, where she was given an alcoholic beverage and swallowed half a Xanax, an anxiety medication she was taking after the loss of her son. After consuming both substances, she lost consciousness and woke up in a hotel room in Beverly Hills, while Wayne was allegedly raping her. The woman claimed she passed out again, and woke up to Wayne performing oral sex on her. A few weeks after the alleged assault, LeMaistre found out she was pregnant and underwent an abortion due to her deteriorating mental health. The lawsuit also referred to the lyrics of a song "Rap Saved Me" by 21 Savage, Offset, Metro Boomin and Quavo, which include the lines: “She took a Xanny, then she fainted/ I’m from the gutter, ain’t no changing/ From the gutter, rap saved me/ She drive me crazy, have my baby.” The woman believes the lyrics recount the alleged assault and resulting pregnancy. It also pointed to tweets posted by Wayne, including the deleted ones, that are indicative of "his intentions to hurt women".[71][72][73] One of the tweets quoted in the lawsuit appeared to refer to sexual activity under the influence of a party drug, MDMA: "She gon suck me whether she like it or not. That’s what the molly for."[74] LeMaistre sought compensation for mental anguish and legal punishment for Wayne.[75]

Wayne's lawyer, Lawrence Hinkle II, denied the accusations and said Wayne will defend himself in court, and "file a claim for malicious prosecution once he prevails." In response to Hinkle's statement, Michael J. Willemin, one of LaMaistre's attorneys, said that "making defamatory remarks is not going to help Metro Boomin’s case".[76][77]

On 25 September 2025, Wayne was unanimously found not liable on all counts after an hour of deliberation by jurors, with one juror citing a lack of evidence brought forward by LaMaistre as a key factor behind the decision.[78] Wayne said in a statement later that day that he was ‘grateful and thankful to God [to] put all of this nonsense behind [him]’.[79]

Boominati Worldwide

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Boominati Worldwide
Parent companyUniversal Music Group
FoundedJune 2017; 8 years ago (June 2017)
FounderMetro Boomin
DistributorRepublic Records
GenreVarious, with a focus on hip-hop and trap music
Country of originUnited States
Official websiteboominatiworldwide.com

Boominati Worldwide is a record label founded by Wayne in June 2017. It was launched as an imprint of Republic Records, a division of Universal Music Group. That same month, Wayne stated that:

"Launching Boominati Worldwide is the next step in my career as a producer, an artist and a businessman. I created the label to represent a collective of highly gifted individuals who have the shared gift of being able to influence the world through culture and art".[80]

Notable producers who work for Boominati include Dre Moon, Doughboy Beatz, Chris Xz, Mike McTaggart, Scriptplugg, Bbykobe, Prince85, Notinbed, and Peter Lee Johnson.

Discography

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Main articles: Metro Boomin discography and Metro Boomin production discography

Studio albums

Mixtapes

Collaborative albums

EPs

Soundtrack albums

Filmography

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Film
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2023 Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Metro Spider-Man (voice) Cameo; credited as Leland 'Metro Boomin' Wayne
Also executive music producer
2025 Hurry Up Tomorrow Himself Cameo; credited as Metro Boomin

Awards and nominations

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Award Year Category Nominated Work Result Ref.
Annie Awards 2024 Outstanding Achievement for Music in an Animated Feature Production Himself and Daniel Pemberton Won [81]
ARIA Music Awards 2023 Best International Artist Heroes & Villains Nominated [82]
BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards 2016 Producer of the Year Himself Won [83]
2017 Won [84]
2024 Award Winning Songs "Creepin" (with The Weeknd & 21 Savage) Won [85]
"Superhero (Heroes & Villains)" (with Future & Chris Brown) Won
"Trance" (with Travis Scott and Young Thug) Won
BET Awards 2021 Best Group Himself and 21 Savage Nominated [86]
2023 Best Collaboration "Creepin" (with The Weeknd & 21 Savage) Nominated [87]
2025 Album of the Year We Don't Trust You Nominated [88]
Video of the Year "Type Shit" (with Future, Travis Scott & Playboi Carti) Nominated
Viewer's Choice Award "Like That" (with Future & Kendrick Lamar) Nominated
Best Collaboration Nominated
Best Group Himself and Future Won
BET Hip Hop Awards 2016 Producer of the Year Himself Won [89]
2017 Won [90]
2018 Nominated [91]
Best Collaboration, Duo or Group "Ric Flair Drip" (with 21 Savage & Offset) Nominated
2019 Producer of the Year Himself Nominated [92]
2021 Nominated [93]
Best Duo/Group Himself and 21 Savage Nominated
Hip Hop Album of the Year Savage Mode II (with 21 Savage) Nominated
Best Collaboration "Mr. Right Now" (with 21 Savage & Drake) Nominated
2022 Producer of the Year Himself Nominated [94]
2023 DJ of the Year Won [95]
Producer of the Year Won
Hip Hop Album of the Year Heroes & Villains Nominated
2024 DJ of the Year Himself Nominated [96]
Producer of the Year Nominated
Best Duo/Group Himself & Future Won
Best Hip Hop Video "Type Shit" (with Future, Travis Scott & Playboi Carti) Nominated
Song of the Year "Like That" (with Future & Kendrick Lamar) Nominated
Best Collaboration Won
Billboard Music Awards 2023 Top Hot 100 Producer Himself Nominated [97]
Top Rap Artist Nominated
Top Billboard 200 Album Heroes & Villains Nominated
Top Rap Album Nominated
Top Hot 100 Song "Creepin" (with The Weeknd & 21 Savage) Nominated
Top Radio Song Nominated
Top Collaboration Won
Top R&B Song Nominated
2024 Top Rap Artist Himself Nominated [98]
Top Rap Album We Don't Trust You (with Future) Nominated
Top Collaboration "Like That" (with Future & Kendrick Lamar) Nominated
Top Rap Song Nominated
Black Reel Awards 2024 Outstanding Soundtrack Metro Boomin Presents Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Soundtrack from and Inspired by the Motion Picture) Nominated [99]
Outstanding Original Song "Am I Dreaming" (with ASAP Rocky, Mike Dean & Roisee) Nominated
Brit Awards 2025 International Group of the Year Himself & Future Nominated [100]
Clio Music Awards 2024 Album Launch/Artist Promotion Integrated Campaign (Integrated Campaign) Metro Boomin Presents Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Soundtrack from and Inspired by the Motion Picture) Bronze [101]
Heroes & Villains Shortlisted
Denver Film Critics Society 2024 Best Original Song "Am I Dreaming" (with ASAP Rocky, Mike Dean & Roisee) Nominated [102]
Georgia Film Critics Association 2024 Nominated [103]
Grammy Awards 2023 Album of the Year[a] Music of the Spheres Nominated [104]
2024 Producer of the Year, Non-Classical Himself Nominated [105]
Best Rap Album Heroes & Villains Nominated
2025 We Don't Trust You (with Future) Nominated [106]
Best Rap Performance "Like That" (with Future & Kendrick Lamar) Nominated
Best Rap Song Nominated
Best Melodic Rap Performance "We Still Don't Trust You" (with Future & The Weeknd) Nominated
Guild of Music Supervisors Awards 2024 Best Song Written and/or Recorded for a Film "Am I Dreaming" (with ASAP Rocky, Mike Dean & Roisee) Nominated [107]
Hollywood Music in Media Awards 2023 Original Song – Animated Film Nominated [108]
Soundtrack Album Metro Boomin Presents Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Soundtrack from and Inspired by the Motion Picture) Nominated
iHeartRadio Music Awards 2024 Album of the Year - Hip Hop Heroes & Villains Won [109]
Song of the Year "Creepin" (with The Weeknd & 21 Savage) Nominated
Best Collaboration Nominated
R&B Song of the Year Nominated
2025 Album of the Year - Hip Hop We Don't Trust You (with Future) Won [110]
Best Collaboration "Like That" (with Future & Kendrick Lamar) Nominated
Hip-Hop Song of the Year Nominated
Favorite Surprise Guest Future and Metro Boomin – Travis Scott Nominated
iHeartRadio Titanium Awards 2023 1 Billion Total Audience Spins on iHeartRadio Stations "Creepin'" (with The Weeknd & 21 Savage) Won
Juno Awards 2024 International Album of the Year Heroes & Villains Nominated [111]
MTV Europe Music Awards 2023 Best Hip-Hop Himself Nominated [112]
Best Collaboration "Creepin" (with The Weeknd & 21 Savage) Nominated
2024 "Like That" (with Future & Kendrick Lamar) Nominated [113]
MTV Video Music Awards 2023 Best Collaboration "Creepin" (Remix) (with The Weeknd, 21 Savage & Diddy) Nominated [114][115]
Best R&B Nominated
Best Hip Hop "Superhero (Heroes & Villains)" (with Future) Nominated
Album of the Year Heroes & Villains Nominated
2024 Song of Summer "Like That" (with Future & Kendrick Lamar) Nominated [116]
NAACP Image Awards 2024 Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album Metro Boomin Presents Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Soundtrack from and Inspired by the Motion Picture) Nominated [117]
North Carolina Film Critics Association 2023 Best Original Song "Am I Dreaming" (with ASAP Rocky, Mike Dean & Roisee) Nominated [118]
Swiss Music Awards 2025 Best Group International Himself & Future Nominated [119]
Variety's Hitmakers 2023 Producer of the Year Himself Won [120]

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Leland Tyler Wayne (born September 16, 1993), known professionally as Metro Boomin, is an American record producer, songwriter, DJ, and record executive from St. Louis, Missouri. He gained prominence in the early 2010s for his trap-influenced beats, collaborating extensively with hip-hop artists including Future, 21 Savage, Migos, and The Weeknd, producing over 16 top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. Metro Boomin's solo discography includes the debut album Not All Heroes Wear Capes (2018) and its sequel Heroes & Villains (2022), both of which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. Among his signature productions are Migos' "Bad and Boujee" featuring Lil Uzi Vert and the Metro Boomin, The Weeknd, and 21 Savage collaboration "Creepin'". In 2024, Metro Boomin was sued for an alleged 2016 sexual assault, but a Los Angeles jury found him not liable in a civil trial concluded in September 2025.

Early life

Upbringing and initial musical interests

Leland Tyler Wayne, professionally known as Metro Boomin, was born on September 16, 1993, in , . He attended in the area, where he first explored music through playing in middle school band before shifting focus to production. Wayne's interest in hip-hop production emerged around age 13, when he began self-teaching himself to make beats using free versions of software from his bedroom. He drew inspiration from Southern trap producers like and the broader style pioneered by figures such as , emulating their heavy 808 basslines and orchestral elements in early experiments. At age 16 in 2010, Wayne started making trips from to to network with local rappers and sell beats, immersing himself in the city's burgeoning trap scene. Following high school graduation, he fully relocated to in 2012 to enroll at , intending to study business management, but dropped out after one semester upon realizing music demanded his full commitment. This decision allowed him to prioritize production over academics, leveraging Atlanta's artist ecosystem for hands-on growth.

Career

2009–2012: Online emergence and foundational productions

In 2009, Leland Wayne, then 16 years old and using the nascent producer alias Young Metro, created a YouTube channel on January 4 and uploaded his first video on September 22, marking the start of his online beat-sharing efforts. He shared trap-leaning instrumentals on YouTube and MySpace, which garnered initial views from hip-hop enthusiasts seeking Atlanta-style productions. These platforms allowed him to build a grassroots audience without industry intermediaries, as he operated from his hometown of St. Louis while emulating the sound of Southern trap pioneers. By around 2010, during his junior year of high school, one of his beats reached Atlanta rapper via online channels, leading to Wayne's first professional placement and an invitation to collaborate in . , impressed by the instrumental's quality, frequently exclaimed that the beats were "boomin'" during sessions, which inspired Wayne's adoption of the moniker Metro Boomin. This partnership yielded early tracks, including contributions to 's mixtapes, and opened doors to , for whom Metro Boomin provided beats on songs like "Make tha Trap Say Aye." Metro Boomin drew significant early influence from Atlanta producer , whose keyboard-driven trap templates and collaborations with shaped his foundational techniques during this period. Paralleling his beat uploads, he cultivated an online persona on starting in his mid-teens, using the platform to promote work and connect with Atlanta's emerging scene, including initial outreach to that culminated in their first joint track, "Hard," on DJ Esco's 2012 mixtape Welcome 2 Mollyworld. These digital networks and local placements solidified his reputation as a reliable beatmaker among independent trap artists, all prior to any major label affiliation.

2013–2016: Breakthrough collaborations and rising recognition

In 2013, Metro Boomin released his debut mixtape 19 & Boomin on October 7, featuring original productions for artists including and , which showcased his emerging trap sound through layered 808 basslines and atmospheric synths. This project built on his online presence by providing beats that gained traction in Atlanta's underground scene, positioning him as a key architect of the city's sound. By 2014, Metro Boomin co-produced "Tuesday" (originally titled "Club Goin' Up on a Tuesday") for iLoveMakonnen, with the remix featuring Drake released on September 1, elevating the track's visibility through its infectious melody and club-ready energy. The production, handled alongside Sonny Digital, emphasized booming low-end drums and minimalistic hooks that resonated widely, marking one of his earliest mainstream-leaning hits. Frequent contributions to iLoveMakonnen's self-titled EP and debut album further solidified his role in bridging underground viral tracks to broader audiences via unsigned placements. In 2015, Metro Boomin provided beats for several tracks on Future's album DS2, released July 17, including the opener "Thought It Was a ," which highlighted his signature sparse percussion and ominous piano loops amid Future's auto-tuned flows. These productions contributed to DS2's commercial impact, as the album's trap-heavy aesthetic—driven by Metro's economical arrangements—helped cement the genre's dominance in hip-hop charts and playlists. His involvement extended to other cuts like "Blow a Bag," reinforcing patterns of repetitive, hypnotic elements that amplified Future's narcotic themes. The year 2016 saw Metro Boomin's production on ' "" featuring , released as a single in , where his beat's rumbling 808s and ad-lib-friendly structure propelled the track's viral spread and chart performance. This collaboration exemplified his ability to craft hooks that supported rapid-fire triplet flows, aiding trap's crossover into pop spheres. Through these unsigned and collaborative hits, Metro amassed millions of streams across platforms, establishing him as Atlanta's preeminent next-generation producer without major label backing at the time.

2017: Key album releases and mainstream establishment

In 2017, Metro Boomin served as the primary producer for three major collaborative projects, marking his shift toward helming full-length releases and achieving consistent commercial benchmarks. The first, Perfect Timing, a with Canadian rapper NAV, was released on July 21 via Boominati Worldwide, XO Records, and , comprising 15 tracks with guest appearances from artists including , , , Offset, , and Belly. The project debuted at number 13 on the , accumulating 30,000 album-equivalent units in its first week, including 6,000 in traditional album sales. Later that year, on , Metro Boomin executive-produced Without Warning, a surprise album credited to , Offset, and himself, released through and others, featuring eight tracks with contributions from artists such as and . It entered the at number four, generating 53,000 album-equivalent units in its debut week, of which 11,000 were pure sales. Capping the year, , a 10-track collaboration with , arrived on December 8 via , Def Jam, Boominati Worldwide, and , including features from , , and . The album debuted at number five on the with 50,437 equivalent units. These releases collectively demonstrated Metro Boomin's viability as a lead producer, with two projects reaching the top five and underscoring his role in driving high-profile rap outputs amid a competitive market.

2018–2021: Expansion into solo projects and major partnerships

In 2018, Metro Boomin released his debut studio album, Not All Heroes Wear Capes, on November 2, marking his transition into a lead artist role beyond production credits. The 13-track project featured collaborations with artists including Travis Scott, 21 Savage, Young Thug, Drake, and Gunna, emphasizing thematic elements of heroism through trap instrumentation and orchestral samples. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 137,000 equivalent album units in its first week, and included singles such as "No Complaints" featuring Offset and Drake. Building on this momentum, Metro Boomin partnered with for , the sequel to their 2016 mixtape, released on , 2020. The album debuted at No. 1 on the with 224,000 equivalent units, driven by tracks like "Runnin," which highlighted dark, cinematic trap beats with brooding synths and heavy bass. It received a Gold certification from the RIAA on February 8, 2021, for 500,000 units, reflecting sustained streaming performance amid restricted live events. During the , Metro Boomin sustained output through remote collaborations, releasing Savage Mode II as a high-profile project without traditional touring support. He continued producing for established associates like , contributing to tracks that amassed significant streams, while prioritizing studio-based workflows over in-person sessions. This period solidified his dual role as and curator, with albums generating hundreds of millions of plays on platforms like , evidenced by RIAA data on equivalent units.

2022–2023: Thematic albums and multimedia ventures

In December 2022, Metro Boomin released his second studio , Heroes & Villains, on December 2, which adopted a narrative framework centered on and archetypes as a conceptual sequel to his 2018 project . The incorporated such as -inspired motifs and a accompanying directed by Gibson Hazard, featuring narration by to frame the hero-villain dichotomy and portray Metro Boomin as a caped protector confronting chaos in a fictional . This multimedia approach extended the 's production into visual storytelling, with tracks like "" (featuring and ) evoking triumphant brass fanfares reminiscent of soundscapes while exploring moral ambiguities in trap contexts. Heroes & Villains debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, earning 185,000 equivalent album units in its first week, primarily driven by 179,000 streaming equivalent units from 233.38 million on-demand streams. The 15-track project amassed over 1.175 million units sold globally by subsequent tallies, reflecting strong commercial reception for its cohesive production that blended high-profile guest appearances with unified sonic world-building. Critics noted the album's success in elevating producer-led releases through deliberate thematic integration, though some observed the narrative occasionally receded behind star-driven features. In 2023, Metro Boomin expanded into film soundtracks by curating and producing Metro Boomin Presents ( from and Inspired by the Motion Picture), released on June 2 to accompany ' animated sequel. He helmed key tracks like "Annihilate," featuring , , and Offset, which fused trap beats with cinematic intensity to evoke the film's action sequences. This venture marked an early foray into orchestral-trap hybrids tailored for visual media, signaling Metro Boomin's pivot toward independent creative control in multimedia projects amid evolving label affiliations.

2024–2025: High-profile collaborations, industry conflicts, and independent releases

In March 2024, Metro Boomin partnered with Future for the collaborative album We Don't Trust You, released on March 22, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart with 251,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. A week later, on April 5, the duo followed with We Still Don't Trust You, which also topped the Billboard 200 upon its April 27 chart entry, accumulating 127,000 units. These projects included pointed diss tracks directed at figures like Drake and J. Cole, signaling heightened tensions within hip-hop circles. A standout track from We Don't Trust You, "Like That" featuring , reached number one on the in late March 2024, propelled by its lyrical challenges to established rivalries and amassing over 1 billion global streams across platforms by mid-2024. Metro Boomin's production on the song, characterized by booming 808s and tense synths, contributed to its chart dominance and role in igniting broader industry feuds, though the interpersonal dynamics remained secondary to the music's empirical success metrics. Shifting toward independent endeavors, Metro Boomin released the double-disc mixtape A Futuristic Summa on August 1, 2025, hosted by and emphasizing nostalgic trap aesthetics rooted in Atlanta's sound. The project featured contributions from , , , T.I., , and , among others, blending unreleased older tracks with fresh beats to evoke early-2010s vibes. Despite the star power, initial sales projections estimated around 20,000 units for its debut week, falling outside the 200's top 20 and sparking discussions on hip-hop market saturation amid streaming-era fragmentation.

Musical style and techniques

Core production elements and influences

Metro Boomin's production incorporates heavy 808 bass drums as a foundational element, tuned to the track's key and often distorted or layered to deliver subsonic punch that drives trap rhythms. Hi-hats are manipulated with , pitch automation, delay, and filtering to form intricate, space-filling patterns that prioritize percussive momentum over melodic density. Sparse melodies underpin his approach, constructed via simple loops and atmospheric synths that create tension through minimalism, allowing rhythmic elements to dominate and facilitate vocal delivery. Software such as enables this by supporting rapid prototyping of drum patterns and sample integration, emphasizing beat-driven iteration over complex harmonic arrangements. His techniques draw from 1990s Memphis rap's gritty basslines and crunk's high-energy percussion, as pioneered by Southern producers including , whose drum programming influenced the aggressive, bass-forward sound of early trap. Atlanta's trap scene further shaped his style, with figures like contributing to the genre's orchestral synth layers and piano-driven atmospheres that correlated with trap's commercial surge after 2013. Sampling methods, including flips of cinematic or vocal elements, add textural depth, often processed into looped motifs that heighten dramatic effect.

Evolution and signature innovations

Metro Boomin's production approach transitioned from the raw, drum-centric trap beats prevalent in his early contributions to more polished, multi-layered compositions in his solo projects. This shift became evident in albums like (released December 2, 2022), where he integrated live strings and orchestral arrangements to infuse trap with cinematic depth, often enlisting guest producers for expanded sonic palettes. A key innovation in his oeuvre involves mid-track beat switches, which deliver sudden instrumental pivots to sustain momentum and heighten dramatic tension, as showcased across the collaborative series with , beginning with the 2016 EP entirely produced by Metro Boomin. These structural shifts, drawing from horror-film aesthetics and trap's aggressive ethos, differentiate his work by fostering unpredictability within repetitive genre conventions. Responding to streaming platforms' emphasis on listener retention, Metro Boomin refined his techniques toward concise introductions and hook-driven frameworks, evident in tracks from later releases that prioritize rapid engagement over extended builds. While some production analysts critique this evolution as entrenching formulaic trap reliance—citing repetitive 808 patterns and minimal melodic variance in projects like (2020)—his adaptability is underscored by cross-genre ventures, such as co-producing Post Malone's "Congratulations" (featuring , released April 2016), which blended trap percussion with pop accessibility to achieve broad commercial appeal.

Producer tags and audio branding

Metro Boomin employs vocal producer tags as auditory trademarks within his instrumentals, embedding phrases voiced by collaborators to assert authorship and cultivate instant recognizability amid hip-hop's beat-driven landscape. The phrase "If Young Metro don't trust you, I'm gon' shoot you," delivered by , traces its roots to an unreleased collaboration with , later amplified by its placement in Kanye West's "Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1" from the 2016 album , marking a pivotal moment for widespread adoption. This tag, often shortened to "Young Metro," recurs across dozens of tracks starting from Metro's early productions, serving as a concise sonic watermark that deters unauthorized use and signals his involvement to listeners. A complementary tag, "Metro Boomin want some more, nigga!," voiced by , emerged from the 2015 track "Some More," evolving Metro's branding by appending a demand-like urgency that reinforces thematic consistency in trap compositions. This variation, integrated into subsequent releases, amplifies recall in saturated markets where producers vie for attribution, transforming ad-libbed lines into proprietary audio cues. These elements underscore producer tags' role in hip-hop branding, where Metro's implementations correlate with elevated track identification and cultural permeation, including meme adaptations that extend beyond into discourse. Unlike the declarative, high-energy self-announcements of contemporaries like Mike WiLL Made-It—whose tags emphasize movement leadership and boastful flair—Metro's lean toward sparse, menacing brevity, aligning with ominous trap undertones rather than overt . This restraint enhances subliminal impact, positioning the tags as integral to the beat's atmosphere while prioritizing stealthy ubiquity over vocal dominance.

Business ventures

Boominati Worldwide and label operations

Boominati Worldwide functions as Metro Boomin's imprint, established through a partnership with and , with its official launch announced on June 26, 2017. The entity builds on Metro Boomin's earlier production branding and collaborative network in Atlanta's trap scene, formalizing operations for artist signings, beat production, and release distribution. It emphasizes in-house development of hip-hop talent, with SwaVay signed as the inaugural artist in 2017. The label operates as a operation, prioritizing collaborative production sessions that generate shared credits among affiliated producers such as , who contribute to tracks via co-production roles. This structure facilitates revenue streams beyond individual royalties, including equity in streaming deals and synchronization licensing from joint releases, while fostering a for beat crafting and artist placements rather than isolated solo endeavors. Key outputs under Boominati Worldwide include the debut single "No Complaints" featuring Offset and Drake, released in June 2017 as the imprint's inaugural project. Subsequent releases encompass collaborative albums such as We Don't Trust You by Future and Metro Boomin in March 2024, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and amassed over 251,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. These efforts align with Metro Boomin's overall estimated net worth of $45 million as of 2024, derived from production credits, label imprints, and related commercial activities.

Merchandising and entrepreneurial extensions

Metro Boomin has extended his brand through official merchandise lines, primarily apparel tied to album releases, available via his dedicated online store at metroboominshop.com. For the 2022 album Heroes & Villains, this included hoodies, long-sleeve tees, and T-shirts featuring album-themed graphics such as flame motifs and landscape designs, sold directly to consumers to capitalize on release hype. Similar items, including crew-neck tees with watercolor-style artwork from the album, were distributed through retailers like and , broadening accessibility beyond the official site. In digital ventures, Metro Boomin explored NFTs in collaboration with Offset, releasing the "Rick Flare Drip" collection in late 2022, which generated primary sales of 39 (approximately $47,000 at the time) and secondary trading volume of 3 , demonstrating initial fan interest in blockchain-based music ownership models. A 2024 music NFT drop featuring custom further tested this space, with claims distributed via platforms like Drip Haus, though long-term adoption metrics remain limited compared to traditional merch streams. Brand endorsements have supplemented these efforts, including a 2018 Gap campaign where Metro Boomin appeared alongside in "Logo Remix" ads, blending hip-hop aesthetics with apparel marketing to target younger demographics. More recently, in August 2024, Axe launched limited-edition scents co-inspired by Metro Boomin and , positioning the producer as a cultural influencer in . also partnered with him in promotional tie-ins for customizable drinks, leveraging his trap associations for fast-food branding. These extensions prioritize self-directed revenue over label dependency, with official merch sales sustaining fan loyalty amid broader hip-hop commercialization trends.

Personal life

Family background and relationships

Leland Tyler Wayne, known professionally as Metro Boomin, was raised in , , by his single mother, Leslie Joanne Wayne, as the eldest of five siblings. His father, Lamont Wayne, is mentioned in biographical accounts but played a less prominent role in his upbringing. Metro Boomin has frequently credited his mother's influence for instilling a strong work ethic, describing her as his best friend and a key supporter of his early interest in music production, including facilitating his relocation to at age 16 to pursue opportunities in the hip-hop scene. In tribute to his mother's legacy as a , Metro Boomin launched an annual charity initiative in 2017 targeted at supporting families headed by single mothers in , which has included events, donations, and community engagements such as visits to youth centers like the Sankofa Unity Center. He has extended this focus through broader philanthropic efforts, such as $100,000 in donations to women-centered nonprofits in in 2024 and $20,000 grants to single-mother households in multiple cities during his 2024 tour. Metro Boomin has no confirmed marriages and maintains a low public profile regarding his romantic life, with limited details shared beyond occasional posts. He has been in a long-term relationship with Chelsea Cotton since approximately 2011, dating back to his high school years, as referenced in his 2012 X (formerly Twitter) post marking six months together. Rare insights into his non-professional relationships emphasize privacy, aligning with his general reticence on personal matters outside family tributes.

Lifestyle and public engagements

Metro Boomin maintains a primary base in , Georgia, the epicenter of production, where he operates from dedicated studio spaces that support extended, immersive work sessions away from public distractions. His lifestyle emphasizes discipline and creative immersion, aligning with the grind-oriented routines common among Atlanta-based producers who prioritize output over ostentatious displays. He demonstrates a keen interest in fashion, frequently appearing in upscale, streetwear-infused ensembles that reflect high-end designer influences during performances and events. Metro Boomin also incorporates fitness into his regimen, partnering with entities like Silverback Xfit for intense training sessions and occasionally posting motivational workout content on Instagram to highlight physical conditioning amid demanding schedules. Publicly, Metro Boomin engages selectively in hip-hop milestones, such as headlining the BET Experience—a multi-day festival featuring music, comedy, and interactive activations—and co-winning the Best Group award at the 2025 with for their collaborative project. These appearances underscore a networking-focused approach, favoring industry elevation over celebrity excess, as seen in his performances at venues like requiring upscale fashion codes. Post-2020, amid industry pressures and personal losses including the 2022 death of his mother, Metro Boomin has addressed publicly, advocating for professional support in processing and sustaining in high-stakes production environments. This reflects a broader empirical shift toward wellness practices, countering burnout risks documented in music production circles where relentless output can lead to psychological strain. In October 2024, Vanessa LeMaistre filed a civil lawsuit in Los Angeles federal court against Leland Tyler Wayne, professionally known as Metro Boomin, accusing him of battery and sexual assault stemming from an alleged incident in April 2016 at a recording studio in Los Angeles. LeMaistre, then 29 years old, claimed Wayne provided her with a beverage containing the drug GHB, after which she passed out and awoke to find him raping her; she further alleged discovering her pregnancy weeks later, leading to an abortion, and sought unspecified damages for emotional distress and medical costs. The complaint, filed by the law firm Wigdor LLP—which had previously represented Cassie Ventura in her case against Sean Combs and pursued similar high-profile sexual misconduct suits—did not reference any contemporaneous police report or criminal charges from 2016, with LeMaistre attributing her eight-year delay in coming forward to fear and trauma. Wayne categorically denied the allegations, asserting through his legal team that any sexual encounter was consensual and that LeMaistre's claims were fabricated for financial , pointing to her history of unfulfilled demands for money and support in the years following their acquaintance. During the three-day civil in September 2025, Wayne testified in his defense, describing two prior consensual sexual encounters with LeMaistre and rejecting the drugging narrative, while emphasizing his personal stance against —stating that perpetrators of deserve severe punishment, including or death, informed by his mother's experience as a domestic survivor. Court records and evidence highlighted the absence of immediate medical or forensic corroboration, with defense arguments focusing on inconsistencies in LeMaistre's account and her post-incident communications suggesting ongoing friendly contact rather than distress. Settlement negotiations failed prior to trial, leading to jury deliberations on September 25, 2025, where a Los Angeles federal jury unanimously found Wayne not liable on all four counts of sexual battery and assault after less than two hours of review, determining LeMaistre failed to prove her claims by a preponderance of evidence. No criminal charges were ever filed against Wayne in connection with the 2016 incident, and he has no prior convictions for sexual offenses. Following the verdict, Wayne issued a statement expressing gratitude for the judicial process and reaffirming his innocence, noting the ordeal's toll amid his extensive professional collaborations with hundreds of artists over nearly two decades without similar prior accusations. This outcome underscores challenges in civil claims reliant on delayed testimony absent physical evidence, particularly in the entertainment industry where retrospective allegations can arise amid career successes.

Feuds with Drake and hip-hop industry dynamics

The feud between Metro Boomin and Drake ignited publicly on March 22, 2024, with the release of "Like That," the opening track from Future and Metro Boomin's collaborative album We Don't Trust You, featuring Kendrick Lamar's verse rejecting Drake's "big three" narrative from his 2023 collaboration "First Person Shooter" with J. Cole. Lamar's lyrics explicitly dismissed the idea of a triumvirate including Drake, Cole, and himself, escalating longstanding tensions in hip-hop's competitive landscape. Metro Boomin, as co-producer and co-executive, amplified the track's confrontational tone, which fans and analysts interpreted as signaling deeper professional rifts, including Metro's unaddressed contributions to Drake's projects amid shifting alliances. Underlying the public spat were Metro Boomin's grievances stemming from a "personal issue" with Drake, which Metro described in a 2024 GQ interview as having eroded trust, leaving him "really hurt and disappointed," though not involving romantic entanglements. This tension reportedly traced back to 2022, following the of Metro's in , during which he contributed beats to Drake's album but felt ghosted or inadequately supported afterward, contrasting with prior collaborations like Drake's features on Metro's mixtapes. Drake's camp has framed Metro's actions as stemming from envy over OVO Sound's favoritism toward other producers, evident in Drake's "Push Ups" (released April 19, 2024), where he dismissed Metro as "Metro shut his ho up" and irrelevant to the core beef. The conflict escalated through Future and Metro's dual albums—We Don't Trust You (March 22, 2024) and We Still Don't Trust You (April 12, 2024)—whose titles and lyrics, including subs from guests like and A$AP Rocky, targeted Drake's reliability in business dealings and personal loyalty. Drake countered with "Push Ups," mocking Metro's production role and releasing "The Heart Part 6" on May 5, 2024, to deny orchestrating attacks while accusing rivals of fabrication; Metro responded by dropping the "BBL Drizzy" beat challenge, inviting freestyles over an anti-Drake instrumental. Young Thug, from incarceration, attempted mediation in October 2024, publicly calling for reconciliation between Drake, , and Metro to preserve industry ties forged through past hits like "Life Is Good." Empirically, the feud drove massive streaming gains, with diss tracks collectively generating over $15 million in by late 2024, including billions of plays across platforms that boosted visibility for all parties despite polarized fanbases. However, it strained longstanding alliances, highlighting hip-hop's economic realities where producers like Metro prioritize reciprocity in credits and support, retaliating against perceived slights from dominant artists like Drake who leverage OVO's infrastructure for selective collaborations. Metro's perspective emphasizes accountability for contributions amid personal vulnerabilities, while Drake's responses underscore competitive dismissal of challengers, reflecting broader dynamics where loyalty yields to self-preservation in a streaming-driven market favoring viral confrontations.

Impact and legacy

Contributions to trap and hip-hop production

Metro Boomin's production style standardized key elements of , including layered percussion with rapid rolls and booming 808 basslines that create space for ad-lib-heavy vocal flows and atmospheric tension. This blueprint, characterized by dark, cinematic synths and minimalistic yet dense arrangements, emerged prominently in his work from the early , enabling rappers to prioritize rhythmic delivery over melodic complexity. Such causally supported trap's integration into mainstream hip-hop, as the format's hypnotic repetition and low-end emphasis aligned with streaming algorithms favoring replayable, bass-forward tracks that dominated urban radio and digital platforms post-2015. By leveraging accessible digital audio workstations and plugins like Omnisphere and Serum—tools available to independent producers without access to high-end studios—Metro Boomin exemplified how regional trap sounds from the American South could scale globally without traditional gatekeepers. This democratization shifted production from costly analog setups to software-driven workflows, empowering bedroom producers in and beyond to replicate and iterate on trap's core mechanics, thereby accelerating the genre's proliferation. His contributions extended trap's reach through cross-genre applications, such as scoring elements for films like , where trap percussion and synths blended with orchestral and pop structures to broaden the genre's empirical audience beyond hip-hop listeners. This expansion underscores trap's market-driven viability, with the subgenre fueling billions in via streaming, sales, and licensing, alongside rapid global adoption in markets like experiencing 25% annual growth in trap-influenced . Empirical data on these counters unsubstantiated narratives of cultural harm by highlighting causal links between trap's innovations and sustained industry streams.

Commercial achievements and metrics

Metro Boomin has amassed over 26 billion streams across his productions on as of October 2024, reflecting substantial digital consumption driven by viral tracks and algorithmic promotion via his signature producer tags. His catalog includes multiple RIAA-certified platinum albums, such as (2022), certified on December 11, 2023, and collaborative efforts like Future's We Don't Trust You (2024), certified November 29, 2024. Singles under his production, including "Like That" with and , have achieved platinum status with over 1 million units sold as of April 2024. His debut album (2018) debuted at No. 1 on the , moving 99,000 album-equivalent units in its first week, predominantly from 125.3 million on-demand audio streams, and has since accumulated equivalent sales exceeding 1.2 million units worldwide per aggregated tracking data. The 2022 follow-up generated 185,000 first-week units, bolstered by streaming equivalents. Collaborative albums with in 2024 further amplified metrics: We Don't Trust You debuted at No. 1 with the year's largest opening week to date, surpassing 250,000 units, while We Still Don't Trust You followed with 127,500 units, both leveraging high streaming volumes including 257 million Spotify plays for the former in week one. Metro Boomin's production credits extend to No. 1 hits, including "" by (2016) and "Like That" (2024), contributing to his influence in chart performance across rap and R&B categories. These achievements have yielded an estimated net worth of $45 million as of early 2025, derived primarily from royalties, publishing, and label ventures rather than subjective accolades like his 2023 Music Award for Top Collaboration on "Creepin'". Nielsen SoundScan-equivalent data underscores the dominance of streaming in his commercial profile, with albums like reaching 1 billion streams by October 2025.

Critical assessments and cultural debates

Critics have praised Metro Boomin's production for its atmospheric depth and ability to craft immersive trap soundscapes, as seen in reviews of projects like Savage Mode (2016), where highlighted the stark, violence-infused beats that complemented 21 Savage's delivery without overpowering it. Similar acclaim extended to sequels and solo efforts, with outlets noting his skill in layering 808 bass and sparse hi-hats to evoke tension, though such commendations often emphasize execution over groundbreaking evolution. However, detractors argue that this reliance on signature elements fosters formulaic repetition, constraining artistic risk-taking and contributing to perceptions of stagnation in his catalog amid hip-hop's stylistic shifts. Cultural debates surrounding Metro Boomin's work intersect with broader scrutiny of trap music's societal role, particularly claims that its depictions of street life and glorify and , potentially influencing . Empirical studies reveal strong correlations between trap's thematic prevalence—such as references to and —and real-world indicators like urban poverty and offense rates, yet causal analyses consistently find no direct evidence that or beats drive criminality, attributing patterns instead to underlying economic deprivation and opportunity scarcity. This challenges narratives of music as a primary vector for societal ills, underscoring how trap often mirrors rather than manufactures conditions rooted in structural factors like joblessness and family breakdown, with research emphasizing reverse where lived experiences shape artistic output. Metro Boomin's trajectory from a dropout in 2013—eschewing formal education after early beats gained traction with artists like —to amassing multimillion-dollar success exemplifies merit-based entrepreneurship in hip-hop, countering industry narratives of or gatekeeping by demonstrating self-reliant hustle through relentless beat-making and networking. His reception underscores a divide: while commercial metrics reflect broad audience appeal for accessible, vibe-driven tracks, aggregated critic scores hover around 70/100 on platforms like , signaling mixed artistic evaluations that prioritize innovation over consistency. This variance highlights how producer-centric acclaim often lags behind performer-driven hype, with some reviewers critiquing overproduction's dilution of raw edge in favor of polished repetition.

Discography

Solo and compilation albums

Metro Boomin released his debut studio , Not All Heroes Wear Capes, on November 2, 2018, through and Boominati Worldwide. The project debuted at number one on the chart, marking his first chart-topping as a lead artist, and achieved platinum certification in the United States by the RIAA. It also received multi-platinum status in Canada and gold certification in Denmark. His second solo studio album, , followed on December 2, 2022, also via and Boominati Worldwide. It debuted at number one on the , securing Metro Boomin's second consecutive leader in that position. The album featured extensive collaborations with artists including , , and , emphasizing a thematic narrative of heroism and antagonism through production. In collaboration with Future, Metro Boomin co-led two joint albums in 2024: We Don't Trust You, released March 22, which debuted at number one on the and earned platinum certification from the RIAA on November 29, 2024; and We Still Don't Trust You, released April 12, which similarly topped the . These projects, distributed through , Boominati, and , amassed significant streaming units upon release, reflecting their commercial dominance in hip-hop. Metro Boomin issued the Metro Boomin Presents: A Futuristic Summa (Hosted by ) on August 1, 2025, independently through Boominati Worldwide under license to Mercury and . This double-disc release, comprising 24 tracks, adopted a feature-heavy format drawing on early-2000s trap influences with contributions from multiple artists, positioning it as a nostalgic yet forward-looking compilation-style project outside traditional studio structures.
AlbumRelease DateBillboard 200 PeakCertifications
Not All Heroes Wear CapesNovember 2, 20181US Platinum; Canada 2× Platinum; Denmark Gold; UK Silver
Heroes & VillainsDecember 2, 20221N/A
We Don't Trust You (with Future)March 22, 20241US Platinum
We Still Don't Trust You (with Future)April 12, 20241N/A
A Futuristic Summa (mixtape)August 1, 2025N/AN/A

Collaborative projects and mixtapes

Metro Boomin's collaborative projects have frequently paired him with prominent rappers, emphasizing his production role in trap-influenced hip-hop releases. His partnership with began with the Savage Mode, released independently on July 15, 2016, which achieved RIAA gold certification on May 10, 2017, reflecting over 500,000 equivalent units sold in the United States. The sequel, , followed on October 2, 2020, via Slaughter Gang, , and Boominati Worldwide, debuting with 171,000 equivalent album units in its first week and accumulating 501,989 units in the U.S. by available metrics. In 2017, Metro Boomin expanded his collaborative output with Without Warning, a surprise album featuring and Offset, released on October 31 via multiple labels including Epic and . It debuted at number four on the , selling 53,000 equivalent units in its first three days, with 11,000 from pure album sales. Later that year, he teamed with for Double or Nothing, issued December 8 through GOOD Music and Def Jam, which entered the at number six with 53,676 equivalent units in its debut week, including 9,816 pure sales. Earlier mixtapes highlighted Metro Boomin's foundational work, such as Perfect Timing with NAV, a 14-track project self-released on July 21, 2017, blending melodic trap elements with guest appearances from artists like and . More recently, A Futuristic Summa, hosted by and released August 1, 2025, via Boominati Worldwide and , served as a nostalgic return to format, featuring over 17 artists including and across 20 tracks. These efforts underscore Metro Boomin's versatility in curating group dynamics and beats that propelled commercial trap collaborations into mainstream success.

Selected production credits

Landmark singles and features

Metro Boomin's production on ' "" featuring , released October 28, 2016, exemplifies his ability to craft beats that propel viral anthems, with the track's bouncy hi-hats and ominous bass driving its ascent to number one on the for one week in January 2017. The single amassed over 1 billion streams on by September 2025, fueled by memes around its "raindrop, drop-top" hook and Metro's signature tag, underscoring how his minimalist trap instrumentation amplifies group flows for mass appeal. In 2017, Metro Boomin produced Future's "," whose haunting flute melody and percussive restraint created a hypnotic backdrop for ad-lib-heavy delivery, peaking at number five on the and surpassing 1 billion Spotify streams by 2023 through TikTok challenges and remix uptake. This track highlighted his range in solo artist contexts, blending atmospheric synths with trap drums to sustain chart longevity beyond initial radio play. Demonstrating versatility outside core trap circles, Metro co-produced Post Malone's "Congratulations" featuring in 2016, integrating triumphant horns and 808 slides into a pop-rap framework that earned triple-platinum and peaked at number eight on the Hot 100, with its motivational lyricism and beat drops aiding crossover streaming success. For collaborations, such as the 2016 single "" featuring and from Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight, Metro's layered synths and echoing effects complemented auto-tuned psychedelia, contributing to over 268 million streams and affirming his adaptability to experimental hip-hop aesthetics. Metro's 2023 contribution to the soundtrack, "Annihilate" featuring , , and Offset, fused cinematic bombast with rapid-fire verses over aggressive 808s and orchestral swells, debuting with 2.44 million global streams in its first week and tying into the film's action sequences for cultural buzz despite modest chart peaks. These non-album singles and features, often spotlighting his "Young Metro" tag, reveal a production style prioritizing infectious hooks and sonic space that catalyzes viral metrics across platforms like and .

References

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