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Kylie Jenner's first billionaire Forbes cover was later revised down to $700M.
Did you know?
Kylie Jenner's first billionaire Forbes cover was later revised down to $700M.
The 30-year-old producer behind Future, Drake, and The Weeknd's biggest hits has quietly built a $16 million fortune while most people don't even know his real name. Leland Tyler Wayne turned bedroom beats into Billboard dominance, earning more per track than many artists make in their entire careers.
Where the Money Comes From
Estimated Total
$16M
Current Net Worth
$16M
What They Kept
100%
How Much Does Metro Boomin Make?
$1.6M
Per Year
$133,333
Per Month
$30,769
Per Week
$4,384
Per Day
$182.65
Per Hour
$3.04
Per Minute
Estimated based on net worth of $16M over career span. Actual earnings vary by year.
Why $16M is above expected
Metro Boomin cracked the code on producer wealth by treating beats like intellectual property gold mines. While most producers sell beats outright for $50,000-$200,000, Metro negotiated percentage points on master recordings AND publishing splits. His production on Future's "Jumpman" alone likely generates six figures annually in royalties, and he's got dozens of similar hits across Drake, 21 Savage, and Travis Scott catalogs.
The genius move was launching Boominati Worldwide as both a production company and mini-label, allowing him to retain ownership stakes in projects rather than just collecting producer fees. His 2022 album "Heroes & Villains" debuted at #1, proving he could transition from behind-the-scenes hitmaker to front-facing artist. At $150,000-$300,000 per beat for A-list artists, plus backend royalties, he's essentially built a passive income machine.
What sets Metro apart from other producers is his brand discipline—he turned "Metro Boomin want some more" into a cultural catchphrase while keeping his personal spending relatively modest. No flashy jewelry collections or car fleets eating into profits. Instead, he's reinvested earnings into his studio empire and real estate, building sustainable wealth rather than just flexing producer fees. At 30, he's positioned to hit $50 million by 35 if he maintains his hit rate.
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