Metro Boomin has been cleared of all allegations in a civil lawsuit filed by Vanessa LeMaistre, who had claimed he exploited her during a 2016 encounter. The Los Angeles court formally dismissed the case this week, ending a high-profile legal dispute that had drawn attention from both the music industry and the public.
During the trial’s opening statements, LeMaistre’s attorneys argued that her use of Xanax and alcohol at Metro Boomin’s studio left her vulnerable. Metro Boomin denied the allegations, maintaining that their interactions were consensual. The court ultimately found no merit in the claims, ruling in the producer’s favor on all counts.
Young Thug attended the proceedings on Wednesday in a show of support for his longtime collaborator. Speaking with Rolling Stone reporter Nancy Dillon, he said, “I’m just here to support him. He’s a longtime friend.” His presence highlighted the deep personal networks within the hip-hop community, where professional collaborations often overlap with enduring friendships.
The trial had become contentious on its first day, when LeMaistre’s lawyers requested a mistrial, claiming that Metro Boomin’s defense improperly referenced a supposed prior sexual encounter between the parties—a claim she denied. Her attorneys contended that, without advance notice, they were unable to respond during opening statements. As they told the court, “If plaintiff’s counsel had received appropriate notice and a hearing was conducted, the assertion that plaintiff engaged in consensual sex with the defendant before the alleged assault would have been barred.”
Young Thug’s Album Amid Parallel Legal Challenges
While offering support to Metro Boomin, Young Thug is preparing for the release of his new album, UY Scuti, set for Friday, September 26. This project marks his first since his release following the YSL RICO case, with rumors of a collaboration with YFN Lucci generating added anticipation.
Thug is also facing legal scrutiny of his own, as Georgia prosecutors appeal a ruling that allowed him to reclaim millions in assets previously seized, including luxury vehicles, cash, and jewelry.