Metro Boomin is taking his show on the road to Egypt later this month. He seems completely unfazed that he is performing solo.
The show was announced on Wednesday (April 3) through the famed producer’s social channels. Metro Boomin really sold out his Egypt concert. The hitmaker hit up Instagram to announce his April 30 showcase and revealed it’s 100 percent sold out.
“In other news I’m doing a show at the Pyramids in Giza [three head exploding emoji],” Boomin tweeted along with an image of the show poster, which depicts the MC rocking a black puffer jacket while posing in front of an image of the three pyramids and the Sphinx.
Metro Boomin’s April 30 concert at the Kundalini Grand Pyramids venue sold out in record time, whereby Live Nation, the organizer, announced a second night in his routing through the Middle East (including a show in Abu Dhabi’s BRED Festival).
Tickets for the 18+ show are available here now. It’s clear the rap game is way bigger than the nation.
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The pyramid complex has been the site of a number of shows over the years, including the famed Grateful Dead three-gig 1978 series that was later released as the live album Rocking the Cradle: Egypt 1978. Shakira played a show for an estimated 100,000 fans at the complex in 2007.
Throughout his two shows at the Kundalini Grand Pyramids venue, Metro praises his audience and carries with him a sense of wonderment at performing against the backdrop of some of the oldest structures in the world.
“I’ve always wanted to see this [the pyramids] with my own eyes, but I could never even fathom doing a show and performing in front of something as crazy and legendary and history as this,” says Metro.
Metro displays this love in his Cairo shows, wrapping himself in an Egyptian flag as the epic intro of “Superhero (Heroes & Villains)” with Future and Chris Brown plays out in one of his closing tracks in the set. He emcees his set, engaging frequently with the audience while delivering a mixtape of his massive body of work, masterfully scripted together in a way that tells a story of what it means for a kid from St. Louis to perform at the pyramids.
During his visit, Metro Boomin also met with officials at the royal Abdeen Palace in Cairo. Based on his social media activity, he was also able to do a bit of exploring during his visit to the Middle East. He posted a few photos of himself earlier this week posing alongside a camel. "From St. Louis to the pyramids," he captioned one of the fun shots.
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It looks like Metro Boomin had a relaxing trip, but got right back to business when the show was over.
What do you think of Metro Boomin performing at the Egyptian Pyramids? What about him meeting with officials at the royal Abdeen Palace in Cairo?
Metro Boomin's Rise to Fame
Rapper/producer Boomin riding high at the moment after his single with Future and Kendrick Lamar, “Like That,” rocketed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Boom’s first Hot 100 leader as a billed recording artist, following two as a writer and producer; the song is Future and K-Dot’s third Hot 100 leader each.
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The single was one of five from Future and Metro’s joint album, We Don’t Trust You, which debuted in the top 10; the album debuted at No.
A whopping five songs from the effort made it into the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 tally for the chart dated April 1, with the Kendrick Lamar-assisted “Like That” reaching the No. Additionally, Metro and Future command the No. 2 spot with “Type Shit” featuring Travis Scott and Playboi Carti, the No. 6 spot with “Cinderella” that also features Travis, the No. 8 spot with “We Don’t Trust You” and No.
According to Billboard Explains, Metro Boomin’s Billboard Hot 100 breakthrough as a producer came with Future’s “Honest,” which hit No. 55 in 2013. Over the next three years, he produced 23 more Hot 100 hits. He earned his first No. 1 on the Hot 100 for his work on Migos and Lil Uzi Vert’s collab “Bad and Boujee,” which topped the chart for three weeks in 2017.
The episode explains that Metro boasts a remarkable tally of 16 top 10 hits on the Hot 100, including noteworthy productions like The Weeknd’s “Heartless” in 2019 and his collaborative effort with Future and Kendrick Lamar, “Like That,” which clinched the No.
His collaborations with prominent rap artists on groundbreaking albums have been stellar, with seven top 10 entries on the Billboard 200. According to Billboard Explains, notable highlights include Double or Nothing with Big Sean, which peaked at No. 6 in 2017, Savage Mode II, which ascended to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in 2020, and his solo project Heroes and Villains, which claimed the top spot on the Billboard 200 in 2022, maintaining a record-breaking 18-week reign atop the Top Rap Albums chart.
Despite the accolades, Metro maintains a subtle balance of confidence and humility, driven by what feels like a clear sense of purpose in how he approaches making music and chart-topping hits.
When asked about his first hip-hop memory, and what song or album compelled him to pursue the genre artistically and professionally, Metro points back to the year 2000, with the release of Nelly’s Country Grammar.
As reported by Billboard, with We Still Don’t Trust You arriving atop the Billboard 200 only three weeks after We Don’t Trust You debuted at No. 1, that marks the shortest gap between new No. 1s by an artist since Future replaced himself at No. 1 in 2017 in successive weeks with his self-titled album (March 11, 2017, chart) and HNDRXX (March 18, 2017), both of which debuted at No.
According to Metro Boomin, this success came as a result of what he calls “really caring,” coupled with the urgent need to continue competing with oneself, in order to do better than whatever he did last.
In June 2023, Billboard reported that “rap had yet to produce a Billboard 200-topping album or Billboard Hot 100-topping single” that year, while industry executives grew concerned over the genre’s growth and potential stagnation.
“I really took it personally, in the past couple years, seeing different outlets and people sh-tting on hip-hop, saying ‘hip-hop is dying, hip-hop is this, it’s been this long since there was a hip hop No 1…’ says Metro Boomin. “Just trying to spin that whole hip-hop is dying narrative, at the same time trying to celebrate 50 years of hip-hop. I felt they were trying to wash our genre and culture away, I’m still in the game, and I take it personal."
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Metro Boomin's Impact on Hip-Hop
Reflecting on his roots and the impact of his work on hip-hop, Metro’s passion for the genre is radiant. This undeniable drive propels him to continuously elevate his presence on the Billboard charts and within the genre at large. With each chart-topping hit and sold-out show, Metro Boomin not only cements his own legacy but also pays homage to hip-hop while ensuring its continued relevance for generations to come.
Metro Boomin stands poised in quiet confidence, silhouetted against the backdrop of the Great Pyramids of Giza. With an aura of timeless grandeur, the three pyramids echo the iconic rhythm of his “Young Metro 3x” producer tag. In this juxtaposition of ancient wonder and contemporary music, Metro’s presence before the pyramids speaks volumes. It demonstrates hip-hop’s enduring influence and its ability to transcend time and space, from Missouri to the Middle East.
Could you use even more reasons to love everything hip-hop hitmaker Metro Boomin is all about? How about his plans to take over Egypt later this month with a sold-out concert?
Metro Boomin's Chart Success:
| Achievement | Details |
|---|---|
| First Hot 100 No. 1 | "Like That" with Future and Kendrick Lamar |
| Top 10 Hits on Billboard 200 | Seven albums, including Double or Nothing, Savage Mode II, Heroes and Villains |
| Shortest Gap Between No. 1 Albums | We Don't Trust You and We Still Don't Trust You in 2024 |
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