The Guardian logo
HuffPost logo
Daily Caller logo
7 articles
·8M

Vanessa LeMaistre Alleges Rape by Metro Boomin in 2016 Lawsuit

Vanessa LeMaistre has filed a lawsuit accusing producer Metro Boomin of raping her in 2016, leading to an unwanted pregnancy and subsequent abortion.

Overview

A summary of the key points of this story verified across multiple sources.

Vanessa LeMaistre filed a lawsuit against hip-hop producer Metro Boomin, alleging he raped her in 2016, resulting in an unwanted pregnancy. The producer's attorney denies the claims, labeling them a shakedown. LeMaistre seeks damages for emotional distress and highlights ongoing discussions about sexual violence and accountability in the music industry. The lawsuit details how LeMaistre, grieving the loss of her son, became friends with Boomin, leading to the alleged assault at a recording studio after consuming alcohol and Xanax.

Content generated by AI—learn more or report issue.

Pano Newsletter

Get both sides in 5 minutes with our daily newsletter.

Analysis

Compare how each side frames the story — including which facts they emphasize or leave out.

Analysis unavailable for this viewpoint.

Articles (7)

Compare how different news outlets are covering this story.

Center (1)

No highlight available for this article.

Hip-hop producer Metro Boomin is accused of rape in lawsuit
Associated PressAssociated Press·8M·
Center
This outlet is balanced or reflects centrist views.

History

See how this story has evolved over time.

  • 8M
    Associated Press logo
    Los Angeles Times logo
    The Independent logo
    3 articles