Republic and UMG heavyweights salute producer-turned-artist Metro Boomin, whose solo debut single, “No Complaints” f/Offset & Drake, became a global phenomenon within days of its release. Seen just before Sir Lucian Grainge served up the first-ever purple drank containing a ’59 Margaux are (l-r) Republic chief Monte Lipman, SVP Urban A&R Naim McNair, attorney Uwonda Carter, Metro Boomin, managers Dan Freidman and Rico Brooks, Republic’s Tyler Arnold, Grainge and UMG EVP Business & Legal Affairs Steve Gawley.
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