Future producer and The Weeknd wins civil proceedings after accusations
The Musical Producer Metro Boomin It was acquitted of accusations of sexual assault. A jury of Los Angeles issued the decision on Thursday, 25, after three days of trial. The artist, whose real name is Leland Waynewon the civil process filed by Vanessa Lemaistre referring to an alleged incident that occurred in 2016.
However, Metro Boomin He always maintained his innocence, claiming that the process was actually an attempt at extortion. In addition, he witnessed that sexual contact with Lemistre It was consensual.
The Court rejected the accuser’s indemnity claim, which sought more than $ 3 million (more than $ 16 million) in damage. Lemistre He claimed that the producer would have sexually assaulted her while she was disabled. Then the defense of Wayne He questioned the accused’s credibility, pointing out inconsistencies in his statement.
Despite the strong media focus, the jury considered that the evidence presented were insufficient to condemn the artist. The verdict puts an end point in the action that was initially presented in September 2024. Like this, Metro Boomin Now you can focus again on your career.
Career Impact
This process, although civil, generated a period of instability for Metro Boomin. The legal dispute has deflected the focus of the artist, who came from a period of great success in recent years. However, he maintained his music production active even during the progress of the case.
In 2024, the producer released the collaborative album We Don’t Trust You with Future. This work reached the top of the charts and generated hits as “Type Shit”And“Like that“.
Metro Boominwhich became a synonym for modern trap, began its meteoric rise in the early 2010. He consolidated his style with the use of shadowy beats and striking synthesizers. He released his first studio album, Not All Heroes Wear Capesin 2018. Among his most recent and acclaimed works, Heroes & Villains (2022) reinforced its position as one of the main producers of the scene.
In August, the producer launched the mixtape Futristic Summa (2025). However, high concentration in the judicial process may have affected the visibility of the bill. Consequently, the mixtape It received some criticism for being released without marketing and Hype’s usual producer.
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Source: Rollingstone
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