Metro Boomin‘s “Neutrality” Questioned as Past Diss Tracks Resurface
Fans are challenging Metro Boomin’s recent claim that he strives to remain “wholly neutral” in hip-hop feuds, given his history of high-profile conflicts, most notably with Drake. The producer articulated his desire for peace during a recent appearance on the Posted On The Corner podcast, outlining a ideology of non-interference in the disputes of his peers.
“I’m not going to say everything’s easier, but it’s a lot smoother to keep the peace,” Metro Boomin explained. “Even in the city,everybody knows I’m like Switzerland. I’m completely neutral.” He further elaborated that this approach allows him to navigate the industry without taking sides, stating, “Everybody understands and respects the fact that I’m like Switzerland and don’t expect me to take a side or do this or do that… I find peace in keeping the peace.” He emphasized his broader aspirations, adding, “I wish everybody the best, I pray for people I don’t know, I don’t want no problems with nobody, I just want to make music.”
However, the timing of these comments has drawn criticism, as many fans recall Metro Boomin’s very public involvement in escalating tensions with Drake last year. The producer, alongside Future and Kendrick lamar, released “Like That,” a track widely interpreted as a direct diss aimed at Drake, reigniting a long-standing rivalry.
prior to “Like That,” Metro Boomin had publicly addressed a “personal issue” with Drake, stating the falling out “really hurt me and disappointed me.” He further solidified his position with the release of “BBL Drizzy,” a song referencing a meme popularized by Rick Ross that mocked Drake’s alleged cosmetic surgery.
Social media quickly erupted with responses questioning the sincerity of Metro Boomin’s newfound neutrality. “At least have the balls to stand on everything you said. the elimination plot failed, and now they’re trying to act like it never happened,” one user wrote on X (formerly Twitter) on November 29, 2025. Another user shared a screenshot of “BBL Drizzy,” commenting, “cmon bruh he definitely took a side here.” A third user pointed out the apparent contradiction between his current stance and past actions, stating, “He released a song called ‘BBL Drizzy’ during the beef and no more working with Gunna over a case that has nothing to do with him, funny how he’s saying he don’t take no sides when he clearly do.”
Other reactions echoed this sentiment, with one user questioning his involvement in various rapper feuds, including those involving Future, Kendrick Lamar, and Mustard. Another user highlighted the slogan of his recent album, “stay on that side,” as evidence of a shifting narrative.
Despite the backlash, Metro Boomin previously dismissed suggestions that his collaborative albums with Future, We Don’t Trust You and We still Don’t Trust You, were specifically designed to target Drake.In 2024, he argued, “People really think we sat for two years, making two albums [to be] like, ‘Yo, fuck this dude’… Blowing budgets on two albums-going over budget? That’s some serious hate. Neither one of us rock like that.” He also dismissed a claim that he was responsible for hindering a potential collaboration between Drake and Future, responding with a curt “cry me a river fuck boy” (via complex). Furthermore, he downplayed the intensity of the feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, characterizing it as akin to “WWE” and stating he didn’t take it “too seriously” (as per HotNewHipHop).
Metro Boomin’s attempt to reframe his public image as a neutral observer is facing important scrutiny, as fans remain unconvinced by a narrative that appears to clash with his recent and well-documented history of involvement in hip-hop’s most prominent conflicts.
