Metro Boomin faces lawsuit alleging rape from 2016 incident in Los Angeles

Metro Boomin, a hip-hop producer, is facing a lawsuit alleging he raped a woman in 2016. The lawsuit was filed this week in Los Angeles, with the accuser claiming the incident occurred after a night of drinking and drug use. His lawyer, Lawrence Hinkle II, called the allegations false and described the lawsuit as a "pure shakedown." He stated that Metro Boomin, whose real name is Leland Tyler Wayne, will defend himself in court and plans to file a claim for malicious prosecution. The accuser, Vanessa LeMaistre, is seeking damages for emotional distress and other claims. She alleges that the incident caused her significant trauma and that Metro Boomin's past behavior and lyrics contribute to a pattern of harmful conduct toward women.