Metro Boomin is heading to courtroom in September 2025 over a rape lawsuit.
The lawsuit was filed by Vanessa LeMaistre, who claims that Metro assaulted her in 2016 after a recording session at his California studio. She says that after taking Xanax and consuming alcohol, she blacked out, solely to get up in a special place with Metro assaulting her whereas she was too incapacitated to maneuver or communicate.
LeMaistre additionally claims that she grew to become pregnant on account of the assault, had an abortion, and believes that Metro’s 2017 music “Rap Saved Me” incorporates lyrics that reference what occurred. The music features a line a couple of girl who “fainted” after taking Xanax, which LeMaistre thinks is about her.
Nevertheless, Metro has denied the accusations, saying the encounter was consensual. His authorized crew has known as the lawsuit a “shakedown” and is making ready to combat the case in courtroom. Metro additionally claims LeMaistre made up the story after taking ayahuasca, a hallucinogenic drug, years later.
Efforts to settle the case in July 2025 failed, regardless of makes an attempt with a retired choose. LeMaistre’s lawyer, Michael Willemin, says Metro hasn’t totally cooperated with the authorized course of, however they’re pushing ahead with the trial. Metro’s lawyer, Lawrence Hinkle, insists that Metro is harmless and can search damages for malicious prosecution as soon as the case is over.
With the trial set to start on September 23, 2025, all eyes will probably be on how the case unfolds in courtroom.