Metro Boomin Set For September Trial Over 2016 Rape Lawsuit

Metro Boomin is heading to court docket 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 ingesting alcohol, she blacked out, solely to get up in a unique place with Metro assaulting her whereas she was too incapacitated to maneuver or converse.

LeMaistre additionally claims that she turned pregnant on account of the assault, had an abortion, and believes that Metro’s 2017 tune “Rap Saved Me” accommodates lyrics that reference what occurred. The tune 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 staff has known as the lawsuit a “shakedown” and is getting ready to battle the case in court docket. 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 decide. LeMaistre’s lawyer, Michael Willemin, says Metro hasn’t absolutely 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 likely be on how the case unfolds in court docket.