Los Angeles — Hip-hop producer Metro Boomin faces allegations of sexual assault from 2016, as stated in a recent lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court. The complaint accuses him of sexually assaulting and raping Vanessa LeMaistre, a woman who was grieving the death of her infant son at the time of the alleged incident.
Lawrence Hinkle II, representing the St. Louis-born producer whose legal name is Leland Tyler Wayne, vehemently denies the accusations, labeling them a mere financial ploy. “These accusations are entirely false,” Hinkle stated, indicating that his client had previously refused a monetary settlement to LeMaistre and continues to do so. He added that Wayne plans to assert a counterclaim for malicious prosecution following a successful defense in court.
According to the legal documents, LeMaistre, a resident of Los Angeles, first met Metro Boomin in Las Vegas in early 2016 through a mutual friend. Following the tragic death of her 9-month-old son due to a rare disease a few months prior, LeMaistre found solace in music and was initially excited about the opportunity to watch Wayne work at his California studio.
The lawsuit details how, during a subsequent studio visit in September 2016, after being offered alcohol and having consumed a Xanax bar for her anxiety, LeMaistre alleges she lost consciousness. She claims to have awoken to find Metro Boomin sexually assaulting her, unable to consent. She reportedly regained awareness later in a Beverly Hills hotel room, unaware of how she had arrived there.
Following the alleged assault, weeks later, LeMaistre discovered she was pregnant and believes the conception occurred during the incident. She chose to terminate the pregnancy in November of that year.
The filing also highlights past lyrics and social media posts by Metro Boomin that reflect misogynistic views and references to drug use and sexual acts. Particularly distressing to LeMaistre was the song “Rap Saved Me,” which seemed to eerily echo the circumstances of her alleged assault.
Beyond the allegations of rape and sexual assault, the suit accuses the music producer of unpredictable behavior exacerbated by excessive use of codeine. LeMaistre is suing for battery, sexual battery, and other charges, seeking damages for severe emotional distress, along with compensatory damages and legal fees. She is demanding a trial by jury.
LeMaistre’s attorney, Michael J. Willemin, expressed determination to hold the producer accountable, condemning Metro Boomin’s publicly misogynistic rhetoric and alleged actions. “We are confident that the facts will reveal the true extent of Mr. Wayne’s manipulative and harmful behavior,” Willemin asserted.
The case raises critical issues regarding the influence of celebrity and public persona in personal interactions, spotlighting the broader context of behavior and accountability within the entertainment industry.
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