Metro Boomin is one of the most popular American rappers. He managed to realize himself as a talented beatmaker, DJ and producer. From the very beginning of his creative career, he decided for himself that he would not cooperate with the producer, obliging himself to the terms of the contract. In 2020, the rapper managed to remain a "free bird".
The childhood and youth of the singer
Leland Tyler Wayne (real name of a celebrity) was born in the provincial town of St. Louis. The boy was raised by his mother. The fact is that the guy's parents divorced when he was still a child.
Music lessons have become a real joy for Leland. He learned to play the bass guitar. As a teenager, the guy began to write poetry. Then he realized that he wants to realize himself as a rap artist.
Besides the fact that the artist wrote poems, he also created very “juicy” beats. Following these hobbies, another one appeared - he recorded tracks. Leland shared his work with users of social networks. He also sent works to serious people who were connected with show business.
Among the first persons who supported the rapper was Caveman. As it turns out, he gave Leland's beats to OJ Da Juiceman. Soon the performer invited Metro to Atlanta. The mother of an aspiring rapper had to take her son by car to Atlanta so that he could realize his plans. Over time, Leland communicated with media personalities on "you".
Leland didn't really like going to school. After receiving his diploma, he entered Morehouse College. In an educational institution, the guy studied the basics of business management.
At first, the rapper combined his college studies with work in a recording studio. But the time came when Leland had to pick up the documents from the educational institution. By that time, he was already under the auspices of Gucci Mane.
Metro Boomin's creative path
Metro's career developed. By his coming of age, he independently produced the composition Karate Chop for the popular rapper Future. This track was a real "bomb". Leland spent all his free time at the studio, where he not only worked on new material, but also communicated with the rap crowd.
The singer's popularity has increased exponentially. Together with rapper Guwop and Future, he recorded several LPs. The released collections received a lot of positive feedback from music lovers and became indicative for colleagues on the stage. Leland was approached for help by other American singers for the purpose of writing beats.
In 2013, the debut mixtape was presented. We are talking about the record 19 & Boomin. The album was received very warmly by both fans and music critics. Around the same time period, with the participation of rapper Thuggin, Leland released a joint album. Before the compilation appeared on digital platforms, the rappers released the single The Blanguage.
In the same year, Leland took on the production of the album Future. And later he became the executive producer of the joint album Future and Drake. The joint album of the stars was called What A Time To Be Alive. As a result, he gained "platinum" status.
Metro was engaged in producing other stars, but the performer also did not forget about his repertoire. He has released three full-length records, one mini-album, several mixtapes and a dozen singles.
Since 2018, he has been working with Gap and SZA. At the same time, the presentation of the Hold Me Now remix took place, which was posted on almost all digital platforms in the country.
Details of the rapper's personal life
Despite a significant number of fans, the rapper's heart has long been occupied. His girlfriend's name is Chelsea. The couple started dating back in high school.
Today the rapper works in Atlanta. Over time, he moved his family closer to him. At this time, the family lives together in a country house. The latest news about the artist's life can be found on social networks.
Metro boomin now
In 2019, the Space Cadet video was presented in support of the Not All Heroes Wear Capes record. In addition, Metro began producing the Future mixtape.
In 2020, 21 Savage and Metro Boomin presented a mixtape. We are talking about the record Savage Mode II. It became a continuation of the compilation Savage Mode, released in 2016.
