"As of today, Wasserman is rebranding as The·Team and you can now find us at the.team. For 24 years, this company has been shaped by our work, our people and our unifying belief in the power of Sports, Music and Entertainment. That philosophy remains the foundation of who we are - and where we are going."
"On January 30, the United States Justice Department released a second batch of Epstein files, which revealed flirtatious emails between Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime associate of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Prompted by calls to step down, Wasserman has since left the company."
"Wasserman is one of the largest talent agencies in the music business, representing high-profile artists like Kendrick Lamar, Lorde, and Tyler, the Creator. The Wasserman company rebrand follows the departure of several musicians from the talent agency who denounced Wasserman's association with Epstein."
Wasserman Agency, a major talent agency representing artists like Kendrick Lamar and Lorde, rebranded as The·Team following the release of Epstein files in January that revealed flirtatious emails between founder Casey Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell. Wasserman stepped down after public pressure, stating he had become a distraction. The company is currently being sold. The rebrand message emphasized the company's 24-year history and commitment to sports, music, and entertainment. Several high-profile artists, including Chappell Roan and Odesza, departed the agency in response to Wasserman's association with Epstein.
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