Update: Accompanied by Gunna, Metro Boomin took the stage on Monday’s “Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” They performed “Space Cadet.”
The famed producer did more than perform music, however. He also delivered a message.
Metro Boomin wore a jacket featuring the text “Free 21 Savage.” The call references 21 Savage’s recent ICE detainment.
A video of the performance will be available below starting at 3:35AM ET. Photos from the taping are already embedded.
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 1013 — Pictured: Musical guest Metro Boomin featuring Gunna performs on February 11, 2019 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 1013 — Pictured: Musical guest Metro Boomin featuring Gunna performs on February 11, 2019 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 1013 — Pictured: (l-r) Comedian Adam Sandler during an interview with host Jimmy Fallon on February 11, 2019 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 1013 — Pictured: Comedian Adam Sandler sings an “Anniversary Song” on February 11, 2019 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 1013 — Pictured: (l-r) Sesame Street character Big Bird and host Jimmy Fallon during the “Sesame Workshop” on February 11, 2019 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 1013 — Pictured: (l-r) Comedian Stephen Merchant during an interview with host Jimmy Fallon on February 11, 2019 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)
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Metro Boomin takes the stage on Monday’s edition of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”
In addition to performing with Gunna, the high-profile producer makes a statement on behalf of 21 Savage.
Metro Boomin wears a “Free 21 Savage” jacket, referencing the rapper’s recent ICE detainment.
The performance concludes a rather stacked edition of the show. Monday’s “Tonight Show” also features appearances by Adam Sandler, Stephen Merchant and Big Bird.
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