The Brief: Who is Young Metro? Does he trust you? Learn more about producer Metro Boomin's signature tag.

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You may have noticed that many popular rap songs include an intro that goes “If Young Metro don’t trust you, I’m gon shoot you.” This clip, which is voiced by Future is played at the beginning of many songs made by music producer Metro Boomin. The phrase became a popular internet meme after it was featured in Kanye West’sFather Stretch My Hands Pt. 1.” The sample plays at the beginning of songs including “Jumpman” by Future and Drake; “Bad and Boujee” by Migos ft. Lil Uzi Vert; and “Chun Swae” by Nicki Minaj ft. Swae Lee.