St. Louis may not have been in the lineup for the “We Trust You Tour” starring Future and native son Metro Boomin. But before the 27-date tour commences, the Grammy-nominated producer and artist will stop by for a special show on Monday, July 29.
Live Nation announced on Friday (July 19) that Metro will perform a special “Metro Boomin and Friends” concert at The Pageant – where he last played in 2017 with Big Sean for a pop up show promoting their joint “Double or Nothing” album. He’ll hit the stage in STL just one day before he and Future hit the road with their tour, which kicks off July 30 at Kansas City’s T-Mobile Center. The rapper-producer duo will make their way to cities such as Atlanta, Chicago, Brooklyn, Toronto, Houston and Los Angeles before the tour concludes on Sept. 9 in Vancouver, B.C.’s Rogers Arena.
The tour supports the chart-topping albums “We Don’t Trust You” and “We Still Don’t Trust You,” which were released this spring. Both albums debuted at the top of the Billboard 200. “Like That,” the first single from “We Don’t Trust You” which featured Kendrick Lamar, ignited one of the most epic rap beefs in recent hip-hop history between Lamar and fellow superstar Drake.
The diamond-certified producer, international star and beloved St. Louisan is keeping the identity of the friends who will be joining him on stage at The Pageant close to the chest. And although he didn’t specifically say so, Metro’s latest trip home is likely an expression of reciprocity for the outpouring of St. Louis love he has received of late.
In May, The St. Louis Cardinals welcomed him home to Busch Stadium on Monday, May 20, for a special Metro Boomin Theme Night at the ballpark. Fans who purchased a special Theme Ticket took home an exclusive Metro Boomin bobblehead. A portion of the ticket sales were donated to Rung for Women – who presented checks totaling $100,000 to five local nonprofits on May 20. The funds will benefit recipients’ ongoing work to improve the lives of women and children in the St. Louis area.
“I’ve seen firsthand the work that goes into being a single mother. Mine was my inspiration and my hero,” said Metro, who was born Leland Wayne. “It’s very important to me to pay it forward, because I see the same resilience and dedication in the women these organizations work with.”
During his visit in May, Metro also performed before a packed house at Ballpark Village.
Last December, Metro was given the key to the city by St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones. She also proclaimed Dec. 14, 2023, to be both Leland “Metro Boomin” Wayne Day and Leslie Joanne Single Mothers and Caregivers Appreciation Day, in memory of his mother.
“I don’t get this opportunity too often – to give someone a key to the city,” Jones said during the ceremony at St. Louis City Hall. “It is our highest and most prestigious honor. It represents the culmination of lifetime achievement and, at 30 years old, Metro has done what a lot of people can only dream of. … Metro, you’ve made St. Louis so proud.”
“Metro Boomin and Friends” will take place at 8 p.m. on Monday, July 29 at The Pageant. Tickets are currently on sale through ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit www.thepageant.com.