Murder-Suicide Takes the Life of Acclaimed Producer Metro Boomin's Mother

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Leslie Joanne Wayne with her son Metro Boomin.

Leslie Joanne Wayne, the mother of famed hip-hop producer and DJ, Metro Boomin, was the victim of a
murder-suicide perpetrated by her husband over the weekend.

TMZ broke the story with sources connected to the investigation telling the outlet that Wayne appears to have been murdered by her spouse — not Metro's father — Friday night outside of Atlanta.

Representatives for the 28-year-old artist confirmed the death and requested privacy for the artist, whose real name is Leland Tyler Wayne, and his family during this difficult time.

Metro Boomin, whose chart-topping work with artists like Drake, Kanye West, 21 Savage and many more has made him one of the most sought-after producers in the business, credited his mother with much of his success.

He recalled her encouraging his music career and even driving 17 hours from their home in St. Louis to Atlanta every weekend to work with OJ Da Juiceman who helped hone and develop him as a producer.

In a 2016 profile for The FADER, Metro Boomin said his mother drove him 17 hours from their home in St. Louis to Atlanta to meet OJ Da Juiceman who, in turn, helped him grow as a producer.

"My name is Leland Tyler Wayne,” he told the publication of his mother who he described as a warmhearted, protective woman, whose support and care knows no limits. “My mom wanted to give me a name where, no matter what I wanted to do, I’d be able to do it. An astronaut. President. Whatever. Leland Wayne.”

The name of Wayne's spouse has not been released and an autopsy is being conducted to determine the official cause of death.

Suspect Named in Shooting Death of Atlanta Rapper Trouble

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Jamichael Jones is wanted in connection with the 

the murder of Atlanta rapper Trouble.  

Atlanta rapper Trouble, who broke onto the scene with the breakout hit "Bussin" on his 2011 debut
mixtape "December 17th" and was best known for his collaborations with some of the biggest names in hip-hop, is dead at 34.

According to the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office, the artist, whose real name is Mariel Semonte Orr and was also known as Skoob, was shot and killed Sunday morning in Rockdale County.

In a news release, officials said deputies from the office responded to the Lake St. James apartment complex located at 50 St. James Dr. in Conyers, Georgia, after reports of a shooting around 3:20 a.m.

Once there, police discovered Orr lying on the ground from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a hospital for treatment and was later pronounced dead.

An arrest warrant has been issued for 33-year-old Jamichael Jones in connection with the murder which may have been triggered by a domestic dispute.

“What we know and what I can tell you is that with Mr. Mariel Orr which is the victim was visiting a female friend at the complex and Mr. Jamichael Jones did know the female and it was a domestic situation,” Rockdale County Public Information Officer Jedidia Canty said. “I know there are a lot of people that are really upset right now about the situation.”

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Trouble's label, Def Jam Recordings, mourned the rapper's death on its official Instagram account.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the children, loved ones, and fans of Trouble. A true voice for his city and an inspiration to the community he proudly represented. RIP Skoob,” the label posted.

Following his mixtape success with "December 17th" (ranked number 23 on Complex’s “The 25 Best Mixtapes of 2011” ), he was named to XXL magazine’s list of “15 Atlanta Rappers You Should Know” in 2013 and eventually produced two studio albums "Edgewood" in 2018 and "Thug Luv" in 2020.

It was his collaborations with platinum artists like Drake, The Weekend and other Atlanta rappers such as the Migos that made him a star.

Several of them turned to social media to mourn his death Sunday. 

And I woke up to rip trouble…. Everybody texting be careful! Smh rip fam!!!! https://t.co/P9Kebuct9p

— MeekMill (@MeekMill) June 5, 2022

R.I.P. Trouble 😔

— Gucci Mane (@gucci1017) June 5, 2022

Prolific producer Mike Will Made-It, who signed Trouble to a record deal on his label Ear Drummer Records in 2017 and served as executive producer on his debut album "Edgewood," wrote that "Trouble’s personality lit up a room and his conversation left you more creative then when you walked in,” in his Instagram Stories. 

He added, "His accent, dialect, and charisma were of constant discussion when we spoke; usually chats full of laughter.”

Young Thug to Remain Jailed Until 2023 After Being Denied Bond in Racketeering Case

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Prosecutors described Young Thug as, “the top dog, the most dangerous man here, because he doesn’t have to get his hands dirty, he has others to do his business," Thursday as they moved to deny bond to the Atlanta-based rapper.

Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, was one of 28 people associated with his YSL record imprint indicted on May 9 on conspiracy to violate the state’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act and street gang charges.

Fulton County, Georgia, Judge Ural Glanvilld, handed the ruling down — which will keep Young Thug in jail until January of next year when he is expected to go on trial — in part because he was concerned with witness intimidation.

“I realize that Mr. Williams is presumed innocent,” Judge Glanville said. “However, in this particular circumstance there have been significant [claims] about Mr. Williams being a danger to the community.”

Prosecutor Don Geary told Judge Glanville during the hearing that Young Thug should not be allowed to “buy” his way out of jail and that other alleged gang members had admitted to prosecutors that they feared Young Thug and retaliation.

“They have stated uniformly that Mr. Williams is dangerous, they are afraid of him, that if they cross him he will kill them and their family,” Geary told Judge Glanville. “And they were very clear about that.”

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Lawyers for Young Thug tried to derail the prosecution's allegations delivered in the 88-page indictment that the record imprint he co-founded, YSL, is a violent street gang called Young Slime Life that has committed multiple murders, shootings and carjackings over roughly a decade presenting several witnesses of their own. 

Music executive Kevin Liles, the co-founder of 300 Entertainment, offered perhaps the most powerful testimony. He tearfully testified that Williams was “like a son” and said he was willing to put up his own wealth and business behind a bond for him. 

Kevin Liles spoke to his relationship with Young Thug, his character, and the relevance of his rap lyrics to the RICO gang case during Thug’s bond hearing

FULL: https://t.co/98Qtl8BknB pic.twitter.com/WpdvJjoQd6

— Glock Topickz (@Glock_Topickz) June 2, 2022

Liles added: "[Young Thug] is not just an artist — he’s an influencer, a person I think was put here to change the people around him” and a “contributing citizen to this world.” 

Williams who has been in custody since his arrest last month at his home in an upscale neighborhood north of downtown Atlanta, joins labelmate, platinum rapper and mentee Gunna, real name Sergio Kitchens, as the two most notable YSL members to be denied bail after he was denied bond by a judge last week.