The producer abruptly exited his Atlanta listening party after a stage full of uninvited men refused to move, halting performances and sparking backlash.
Metro Boomin left his own album listening party in Atlanta over the weekend after a packed stage full of men refused to move, preventing him and other artists from performing.
The event, held to celebrate his latest project A Futuristic Summa, spiraled into disarray when dozens of attendees swarmed the stage and ignored repeated requests to clear the area. Video from the night shows Metro grabbing the mic and saying, “If you did not rap or make a beat on this MF tape, please get tf off the stage.” Despite the direct message, no one budged.
Unable to perform or regain control of the crowd, Metro exited the venue entirely, reportedly taking more than 20 artists with him. Only after his departure did the crowd begin to thin out, but by then the damage was done.
The incident has since sparked criticism online, with many calling out the behavior of the male attendees who refused to step down. Social media users labeled them “groupies” and blamed them for contributing to the decline of party culture in Hip-Hop spaces.
The chaos comes on the heels of a lukewarm reception for Metro’s other recent release. Metro Boomin Presents, a compilation album featuring various artists, debuted at No. 23 on the Billboard 200, moving just mover 23,000 units in its first week. The modest numbers have raised eyebrows given Metro’s reputation as one of rap’s most in-demand producers.
Metro Boomin’s 2022 album, Heroes & Villains, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with more than 185,000 total album equivalent units moved in its inaugural week. Guest features included John Legend, Future, Chris Brown, Don Toliver, Travis Scott, 21 Savage, Young Nudy, Young Thug, the Weeknd, Mustafa, ASAP Rocky, the late Takeoff and Gunna.
Metro’s two collaborative albums with Future, 2024’s We Don’t Trust You and We Still Don’t Trust You, both landed at No. 1 as well, with the former being certified platinum by the RIAA.
Born Leland Tyler Wayne, Metro Boomin rose to prominence in the mid-2010s, producing chart-topping hits for artists like Future, 21 Savage and Drake. Known for his dark, cinematic sound and producer tag “If Young Metro don’t trust you…,” he’s become a defining figure in modern rap production.