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If you’re at all tapped into the modern hip hop sound , you’re no doubt familiar with Metro Boomin, the Grammy-nominated beat-maker extraordinaire responsible for producing such hits as “Father Stretch My Hands” by Kanye West, “Mask Off” by Future, “ Bad And Boujee ” by the Migos, and “Like That” by Future and Kendrick Lamar. Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the past few months, you’ve probably also heard Metro’s sampling and drum patterns on the viral instrumental track “BBL Drizzy,” which has been playing all over TikTok and other social media platforms. Through his multiple landmark contributions to modern music, Metro Boomin has amassed a sizable net worth of over $45 million, per Celebrity Net Worth . So, how did Metro Boomin establish himself in the highly competitive hip hop industry? How did the multi-talented multi-instrumentalist take his talents from the underground to the forefront of music, building long-standing relationships with some of raps heaviest hitters?...
Xiarra-Diamond Nimrod has a new job — which means that today is another day of seeing Black women winning, and we’re here for it! In an announcement, it was revealed that she was promoted to the VP of Marketing Strategy for Republic Records. Variety reports that Nimrod — who started at Republic Records as a temp assistant to Jim Roppo, the label’s executive vice president — will be overseeing the marketing efforts for such artists as the late Pop Smoke, Metro Boomin, Ski Mask the Slump God, Jacquees, Lil Tecca, and FCG Heem. “We’ve been lucky to have a front-row seat to Xiarra’s evolution into a world-class marketing executive,” Roppo said to Variety. “I’ll never forget hiring her as a temp to be my assistant. Her knowledge, acumen, and passion floored our entire team from day one. She worked her way through the ranks from an assistant to running point on historic album releases.” A graduate of Brooklyn College, Xiarra-Diamond Nimrod got her start in the music industry as an intern...