Record producer, record executive, songwriter, and DJ, Metro Boomin was raised in St. Louis and is best known for his work with Future, 21 Savage, Gucci Mane, and Migos. The DJ has amassed over a dozen Top 20 hits which include Congratulations by Post Malone and Tunnel Vision by Kodak Black. In 2016 the producers was recognized as the Producer of the Year.
Metro Boomin was born on September 16, 1993 and before he was famously known as Metro Boomin he went by Leland Tyler Wayne. He was accepted to Morehouse College but dropped out and invested more of his time in making music rather than studying business management. Here are a few more facts about Metro Boomin that you may not have known.
1. He’s 24 and worth a lot of money
Metro Boomin’s net worth is currently sitting at $6 million.
2. The producer makes money in four ways
Metro Boomin can make up to $75,000 per song and receives 3-4% royalties per track. He also gets $0.091 publishing royalties per copy and then of course performing live.
3. He partnered with Republic Records and Universal Music Group
Metro Boomin partnered with Republic Records and Universal Music Group where he was able to create his own label Boominati Worldwide.
4. He starred alongside SZA in a Gap ad
Metro Boomin was asked to remix the Thompson Twin’s song Hold Me Now which aired during a Gap ad where you could see SZA and the producer dancing.
5. He collaborated with Vintage Frames
The producer worked alongside the eyewear company to help produce their Summer Sixteen line. The line has a limited 50 pairs called the Metro Boomin x Vintage Frames sunglasses and they were plated in 24kt gold.
6. New Balance also landed the producer
Metro Boomin also teamed up with shoe company New Balance to create his own shoe. The customized NB1 998 sneaker has a retro silhouette and is apart of the Iconic 990 series.
7. Like most artist he has his own merch
Not shocking but after he created his own record label the producer came out with a line of limited-edition merchandise to help promote it. The line includes t-shirts, hoodies, and bandanas.
8. He collaborated with artist he met online
Before he got his big break Metro Boom would take frequent trips out to Atlanta for collaborations with artist he had met online. One of those artist was Tay Don which later opened up doors for the producer to work with stars like DJ Da Juiceman and Gucci Mane.
9. He lives in a mansion
This young producer lives in a 6,000 square foot mansion in Atlanta and it includes an expensive studio in the basement. Besides that he also owns a home in Los Angeles.
10. He owns a lot of cars
Metro Boomin can’t have just one car, he needs more than. His first care is a Bentley Bentayga and his second known car is a Mercedes Benz G-Class SUV. He probably changes his car every once in a while.
11. He likes his jewels
Metro Boomin has always like jewelry and once showed off his extensive collection to GQ. It consisted of pendants, bracelets, and necklaces.
12. His studio is expensive
Metro Boomin takes pride in his work and it is reported that the studio he has in his Atlanta home is valued at close to half a million dollars.