JAKARTA - Chappell Roan officially announced his decision to leave Wasserman, a major agency led by Casey Wasserman.
This bold step was taken after the name of the agency boss was dragged into a pile of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case that was revealed to the public recently.
In an official statement via his personal Instagram account, the singer of "Hot To Go!" said his decision was rooted in moral principles and professional responsibility.
Roan felt the need to take a firm stance for the integrity of his team and encourage real change in the global entertainment industry through accountability.
"Starting today, I am no longer represented by Wasserman, a talent agency led by Casey Wasserman. No artist, agent, or employee should be expected to defend or ignore actions that are so contrary to our own moral values," Chappell Roan said in a written statement, quoted Wednesday, February 11.
Although he did not explicitly mention Jeffrey Epstein's name, Roan's decision followed a wave of sharp criticism of Casey Wasserman.
Wasserman's name appears in millions of documents published in connection with Epstein, especially regarding the flirtatious email correspondence he sent to Ghislaine Maxwell in 2003.
Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for her involvement in the trafficking of minors for sexual exploitation by Epstein.
Casey Wasserman, who also serves as the Chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, has actually expressed deep regret. He argued that the communication took place more than two decades ago, long before the crimes of Maxwell and Epstein were revealed.
He also denied having any direct business or personal relationship with Epstein, although he admitted to having been on Epstein's private plane during a humanitarian mission with the Clinton Foundation in 2002.
However, the defense does not seem to be enough for the artists under his wing. In addition to Chappell Roan, indie rock band Wednesday and rock unit Beach Bunny have also voiced their disgust and chosen to keep their distance from the agency.
"I have a duty to protect my team," added Roan, stressing that changes in the industry require real steps from the art actors.
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