Metro Boomin

2022 - 6 - 5

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Metro Boomin's Mother Killed By Husband Who Commits Suicide ... (TMZ)

Metro Boomin's mom, Leslie Joanne Wayne, lost her life in a horrible tragedy this weekend outside of the immediate Atlanta area.

She'd even drive him from STL to Atlanta so he could collaborate with artists he was connecting with, all in hopes of getting his career started. She and her boy were incredibly close -- even when Metro achieved international stardom, she was always at the forefront of his mind. Metro Boomin is in the throes of a horrific family tragedy -- he's lost his mother at the hands of her husband, who took his own life thereafter ... TMZ has learned.

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Metro Boomin's Mother Killed by Husband Who Died by Suicide ... (XXLMAG.COM)

According to a report by TMZ, published on Sunday (June 5), Metro Boomin's mother, Leslie Joanne Wayne, was killed by her husband—not Metro's biological father— ...

This would happen every weekend under the contingent that Metro maintains stellar grades in high school. . Metro Boomin spoke highly of his mother in various interviews. Law enforcement sources purportedly told the media outlet that Metro received the tragic news this weekend after his mother's body was discovered by police outside of the Atlanta area. An autopsy is currently underway to find the exact cause of Leslie's death. “An astronaut. The incident reportedly happened on Friday (June 3) but it’s been unconfirmed.

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Metro Boomin's Mother Reportedly Killed By Boyfriend (HotNewHipHop)

Metro Boomin's mother was allegedly killed last night by her boyfriend, who then committed suicide. On Saturday night, the mother of Atlanta producer Metro ...

In March, Metro and Lil Durk confirmed that a collab album was on the way. In January, Future shared a video of himself and Metro hard at work in the studio. It's clear that Metro and his mother were close.

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Producer Metro Boomin's Mother Killed By Her Boyfriend (iHeartRadio)

This is heartbreaking. Blogs are reporting that super producer Metro Boomin's mother has died. According to a post by Hollywood Unlocked, Metro Boomin's ...

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Metro Boomin's Mother Reportedly Killed By Her Husband (Rap-Up.com)

Metro Boomin's mother has died after a horrific incident. Leslie Joanne Wayne was reportedly killed at the hands of her husband, who then took his own life.

His father wasn’t around, so his mom did all she could to support her son’s dreams. The 28-year-old producer previously spoke about his mother, who he described as his “biggest inspiration.” “My name is Leland Tyler Wayne,” he told The FADER in a 2016 interview. Leslie Joanne Wayne was reportedly killed at the hands of her husband, who then took his own life.

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Who is Metro Boomin? A look at his career over the years (HITC)

Leland Tyler Wayne, who goes by the stage name Metro Boomin has been vocal about his love for his mother by posting several snaps about her on social media. The ...

He revealed his mother was the one who chose his name “Leland Tyler Wayne.” It was after this he decided he wanted to work in this industry. Metro Boomin’s mother, Leslie, has played an important role in his life.

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Mother Of Producer Metro Boomin Reportedly Killed By Husband (Hip-Hop Wired)

The mother of Metro Boomin was found dead outside of Atlanta, with reports saying she was killed by her husband who then committed suicide.

Trouble and Metro Boomin were connected via their music journeys as commonplace in the tight-knit Hip-Hop community in the Atlanta region. Metro Boomin, a chart-topping producer who made his name in Atlanta, was rocked by personal tragedy over the weekend. TMZ exclusively reports that Metro Boomin’s mother, Leslie Joanne Wayne, was found dead just outside of Atlanta city limits.

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Metro Boomin's Mother Fatally Shot By Her Husband Who Then ... (HipHopDX)

Metro Boomin's mother Leslie, who routinely drove him to Atlanta when he was a burgeoning producer, was reportedly shot and killed by her husband over the ...

The news is another blow to Atlanta Hip Hop. On Saturday (June 4), rapper Trouble was reportedly gunned down as he sat in his car. The plan paid off, enough for him to not only attend Morehouse College briefly but also continue the momentum from hit records such as Future’s “Karate Chop” and working with Gucci Mane. Further details surrounding the shooting are limited, but social media became overloaded with condolences for the longtime producer and his family.

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Metro Boomin's Mother Reportedly Killed By Husband Near Atlanta (Complex)

The news was reported by multiple outlets on Sunday before being confirmed by TMZ, which reveals that the body of Metro's mother was found near Atlanta.

Wayne was reportedly killed over the weekend by her husband, who was not Metro’s father, before he then killed himself. These the same lyrics that have made billions for these corporations over the past decade,” he wrote. Wayne raised Metro along with his three siblings, and was an early believer in his music.

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Metro Boomin's Mother Was Reportedly Killed By Her Husabnd Who ... (UPROXX)

TMZ reports that representatives for Metro Boomin confirmed that his mother, Leslie Joanne Wayne, indeed passed away on Friday night.

“I knew that he was hurting so much,” Leslie said during the interview, “which is part of what made me support him so much in the music.” President. Whatever. Leland Wayne.” Leslie herself also shared her thoughts during the interview and she said that the absence of Metro’s father and how it affected him is what led her to strongly support his musical aspirations. “My name is Leland Tyler Wayne,” he said during the sit-down after calling her his “biggest inspiration.” “My mom wanted to give me a name where, no matter what I wanted to do, I’d be able to do it.

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Metro Boomin's Mother, Leslie Joanne Wayne, Reportedly Killed By ... (BET)

The music producer was close to his mom who nurtured his career dreams from the start.

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Metro Boomin's Mother Murdered by Husband: Report (Billboard)

Metro Boomin's mother, Leslie Joanne Wayne, has reportedly been murdered. Wayne was allegedly killed by her husband (not Metro Boomin's biological father), ...

Metro Boomin first appeared on the Billboard Artist 100 in 2017 and peaked at No. 4 on the list in October 2020. He has appeared on the Hot 100 chart 31 times, with two Top 10 hits in 2020: “Runnin” with 21 Savage (No. 9) and “Mr. Right Now” with 21 Savage featuring Drake (No. 10). Artists reacted to the reports of his mother’s death on social media on Sunday, with Rae Sremmurd sending “prayers to Metro Boomin and his family” in a tweet and and Juicy J writing, “Prayers up for Metro Boomin.” “Prayers up for my brother @MetroBoomin,” Mike Will Made-It tweeted.

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Metro Boomin's Mother Leslie Wayne Killed By Husband In Murder ... (Urban Islandz)

Metro Boomin's mother was reportedly killed in a devastating murder-suicide on Saturday night by a man who is said to be her boyfriend. On Sunday (June.

He also released a joint album with 21 Savage titled Savage Mode released in July, 2016. Wayne was 52 at the time of her death. The producer once spoke about his mother even driving him from St. Louis, Missouri, to Atlanta to meet up with rappers he wanted to work with.

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Metro Boomin's mother killed by husband in murder-suicide (Consequence)

The mother of Metro Boomin, the prominent hip-hop producer, was killed by her husband in an apparent murder-suicide.

The wisest and strongest person I know. This Queen right here is my mother and my best friend. Per TMZ, Wayne encouraged her son to pursue music at a young age, and often drove him from the family’s St. Louis hometown to Atlanta so that he could collaborate with other hip-hop artists.

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Metro Boomin's mother reportedly killed by husband in murder-suicide (NME.com)

Prominent hip-hop producer Metro Boomin has reportedly lost his mother in a suspected murder-suicide by her husband.

More than grateful to have her in my life. The wisest and strongest person I know. More than grateful to have her in my life.”

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Report: Metro Boomin's mother killed by husband (The FADER)

The mother of Atlanta producer Metro Boomin was reportedly killed on June 3 by her husband in what reports suggest was a murder-suicide incident.

“My name is Leland Tyler Wayne,” he says, pronouncing it with the grandness it connotes. The identity of the man has not been confirmed at the time of writing. And it was from birth that he had her absolute belief.

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Metro Boomin's mother 'killed by her husband in murder-suicide' as ... (The Sun)

Famed producer and DJ Metro Boomin's mother Leslie Joanne Wayne has been reportedly murdered by her husband, who took his own life thereafter.Metro Bo.

Mississippi-based Rae Sremmurd sent "prayers to Metro Boomin and his family" in a tweet, while Juicy J, from Tennessee, wrote "prayers up for Metro Boomin". Despite Metro Boomin's meteoric rise, Wayne continued to play a large role in his life and they were often pictured together in recording studios. Famed producer and DJ Metro Boomin's mother Leslie Joanne Wayne has been reportedly murdered by her husband, who took his own life thereafter.

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Rap Producer Metro Boomin's Mother Killed by Husband in Murder ... (The Root)

Metro Boomin's mother, Leslie Joanne Wayne, was killed by her husband, not Metro's biological father, in a murder-suicide. Her body was found outside the ...

Born Leland Tyler Wayne, Metro was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri with three siblings. The identity of the husband responsible for the murder-suicide has not been revealed. Metro Boomin’s mother, Leslie Joanne Wayne, was killed by her husband, not Metro’s biological father, in a murder-suicide.

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What Happened to Metro Boomin? His Mother Has Died (Distractify)

Producer, record executive, and DJ Metro Boomin (Leland Tyler Wayne) has lost his mother, TMZ reports. Raised in St. Louis, Mo., Metro has rocked ...

"My name is Leland Tyler Wayne," Metro said. According to a string of reports, Leslie was killed by her husband — not Metro's biological father — in the first week of June 2022. "My mom wanted to give me a name where, no matter what I wanted to do, I'd be able to do it. But, as Metro told the Fader, his mom always knew that he was destined for greatness. "I came home from work, and he was waiting for me, ready for a business meeting," she said. Raised in St. Louis, Mo., Metro has rocked collaborations with in-demand artists like Young Thug, Travis Scott, and 21 Savage since first embarking his career in the late 2000s.

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