Superstar songstressChappell Roanrevealed that she dropped her high-profile talent agency after itsfounder’s ties to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epsteincame to light.
“As of today, I am no longer represented by Wasserman, the talent agency led by Casey Wasserman,” the “Pink Pony Club” crooner wrote on social media Monday of her exit from Wasserman Music.
“I hold my teams to the highest standards and have a duty to protect them as well. No artist, agent or employee should ever be expected to defend or overlook actions that conflict so deeply with our own moral values.”
Wasserman, who was picked to lead theLA28 Olympic organizing committee, has faced increasing calls to step down after his named surfaced in the Epstein files.
A recent release of documents showed a raunchy email exchange between Wasserman andEpstein madam Ghislaine Maxwell.
Wasserman apologized for the correspondence, which took place in 2003, “long before her horrific crimes came to light,” he said in a statement.
“I never had a personal or business relationship with Jeffrey Epstein,” he added.
Wasserman also represents talents likefunnyman Adam Sandler, actor Brad Pitt and rapper Kendrick Lamar.
Roan said in her statement, “I refuse to passively stand by.”
“Artists deserve representation that aligns with their values and supports their safety and dignity,” she added.
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