History of Metro Boomin in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 1, 2025

Leland Tyler Wayne, professionally known as Metro Boomin, is a highly influential American record producer celebrated for his signature dark, cinematic production style within hip-hop and trap music. He has crafted numerous hit songs for leading artists in the music industry, including Future, Post Malone, 21 Savage, Kanye West, The Weeknd, Young Thug, Drake, Juice Wrld, Travis Scott, and Kendrick Lamar, solidifying his position as a dominant force in contemporary music production.

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2013: First producer tag used in songs

In 2013, Metro Boomin's first producer tag, "This beat is so, so Metro", was used in songs like "Karate Chop (Remix)".

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2014: First producer tag used in songs

In 2014, Metro Boomin's first producer tag, "This beat is so, so Metro", was used in songs like "Ugly" by Soulja Boy and "Chanel Vintage".

2015: Iconic tag gained widespread attention

In 2015, Metro Boomin's iconic tag "If Young Metro don't trust you I'm gon' shoot you", performed by Future, first appeared in Drake and Future's song "Jumpman" from the collaborative mixtape What a Time to Be Alive, gaining widespread attention.

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September 2016: Alleged sexual assault incident

In September 2016, Vanessa LeMaistre alleged that Metro Boomin sexually assaulted her after she visited him at a recording studio in California and consumed alcohol and Xanax. She claims she lost consciousness and woke up to the assault in a hotel in Beverly Hills.

2016: Viral tag "Metro Boomin want some more, nigga"

In early 2016, Metro Boomin's tag, "Metro Boomin want some more, nigga", originating from Young Thug's song "Some More", gained widespread attention.

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June 2017: Founded Boominati Worldwide

In June 2017, Wayne (Metro Boomin) founded Boominati Worldwide as a record label under Republic Records, a division of Universal Music Group.

2020: Produced for The Weeknd's Album After Hours

In 2020, Metro Boomin produced four tracks for Canadian singer-songwriter The Weeknd's fourth studio album, After Hours, showcasing his versatility beyond hip-hop.

June 3, 2022: Mother's Death

On June 3, 2022, Metro Boomin's mother, Leslie Joanne Wayne, was tragically killed in a murder-suicide by her husband.

December 2023: Received key to the city of St. Louis

In December 2023, Metro Boomin received a key to the city from St. Louis' mayor, Tishaura Jones, recognizing his contributions.

August 2024: "Leslie Joanne Single Moms Are Superheroes" grant

In August 2024, Metro Boomin announced the "Leslie Joanne Single Moms Are Superheroes" grant, offering $20,000 and concert tickets to non-profit organizations supporting single mothers in each city on the We Trust You Tour with Future.

October 29, 2024: Sued for Sexual Assault

On October 29, 2024, Wayne (Metro Boomin) was sued for sexual assault by Vanessa LeMaistre, regarding an alleged incident in September 2016. The lawsuit claims the incident occurred after she consumed alcohol and Xanax at a recording studio in California, leading to unconsciousness and alleged assault in a hotel. She is seeking compensation for mental anguish.