Metro Boomin has seen a lot of Hip Hop trends come and go during his years in the game, but there’s one trend in particular that he’s fed up with.
During a back-and-forth with Nav on social media on Saturday (November 25), the producer said that “fake mysterious shit with artists is ruining the game!! Everybody too cool.”
Metro’s observation was sparked by Nav’s response to a comment Metro made about his YouTube page.
“About to start uploading regularly to my YouTube again like back in the days,” Metro wrote on Twitter/X. “[W]hat type of videos do you guys want?”
“Finally a musician who ain’t trying to be mysterious and shit,” Nav responded after seeing Metro’s post.
Neither Metro or Nav mentioned any specific artists they deemed part of the “fake mysterious” trend. However, it’s notable that at least one prominent artist whose early career could well be described that way, The Weeknd.
The “Blinding Lights” hitmaker has collaborated with Metro several times, with the two even performing together at Coachella. In the early part of his career, The Weeknd avoided promo photos, declined interviews, and even kept his real name a mystery.
In addition to talking about trends, Metro has been busy lately explaining his jokes. While DJ-ing at Future’s 40th birthday brunch in Los Angeles earlier this month, Metro played the birthday boy’s hit “Mask Off” and cracked: “Y’all ain’t even know, André 3000 played the flute on this muthafucka.”
His offhand comment was picked up by a number of media outlets, including some that thought it was true.
Complex reposted the clip on Instagram with the headline: “Metro Boomin Says André 3000 Played Flute On ‘Mask Off,’” prompting Metro to hop into the comments section to clear the whole thing up.
“How are you all even considered a real news outlet?” he wrote in disbelief.
Metro’s initial joke came shortly after the release of André 3000’s instrumental flute album New Blue Sun, and appeared to reference the OutKast legend’s recent revelation that he has “secret” song credits with “known artists.”
Artist with no talent or originality is actually what is ruining hip hop.
Rap sucks because the whole hip hop scene sucks. Who the hell wants to hang out in a place filled with cowards, criminals and thieves? These rap artists work for the agenda of the prison industry nowadays while still getting conned from their labels or criminal organizations. Biggest bait and switch to the African American community ever. I warn future black youth now to stay clear of this demonic industry that ruins their communities, under the guise of BLM.
What’s hurting hip hop is garbage fake lyrics. No skill, just dollar sign eyes with no originality. Everybody’s a killer or a junkie or a sex addict on the radio. Every artist has a mystery to them until you get to know them some or ask questions without assuming that they’re “trying” to be mysterious. Some people can’t help what they are but maybe they can work on being more present as a musician.
What’s hurting hip hop is garbage fake lyrics. No skill, just dollar sign eyes with no originality. Everybody’s a killer or a junkie or a sex addict on the radio. Every artist has a mystery to them until you get to know them some or ask questions without assuming that they’re “trying” to be mysterious. Some people can’t help what they are but maybe they can work on being more present as a musician.
Nav that’s u in a nutshell but plugger
You forgot YoungButtPlugga too
Hip Hop is in a great space now just hard to tell by the radio sometimes. It’s just going through the wash right now. The people who were in control are losing their grip and when their strings are cut, it’ll be what it was again. Fun and educating at the same time
No its not lol and your probably white
Very Black. It is, to me because I’m not a slave to the radio. Find the good shxt that’s out there for you and stop supporting trash music by streaming it. Request Black Moon or Rhapsody on the local radio
The down fall of hip hop music.
1., Corporations
2. Commercial Radio
3. No Talent Pop Artists Expect For The Underground Artists. Underground Artists Almost Never Get Played On Commercial Radio.
4. Lazy Fans Following Trends.
5. Lacks Originality. No Biting Allowed!
6. Hip hop And Rap Are Not One In The Same.
7. Artists Put Out Too Many Records In A Year.
The Hip Hop Cure:
1. Independent Record Labels
2. Non Commercial Radio Stations.
3. Respect and Love For The Music.
4. Know Hip Hop History!
A whole article about this? The fuck is wrong with u ?
Why is he dressed like a priest?