Several artists — including Dropkick Murphys, Dying Wish, Hot Mulligan, Split Chain, grandson, and Daisy Grenade — have publicly addressed their relationships with Wasserman Media Group after CEO Casey Wasserman’s name surfaced in documents tied to convicted sex offender and trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
In response, multiple acts issued statements distancing themselves from the company or outlining their next steps while expressing support for survivors.
Dropkick Murphys confirmed they have ended their relationship with the agency, writing:
Dropkick Murphys have parted ways with the Wasserman Music agency.
We love our agents. They are great partners. We signed with them years before they merged with Wasserman.
It saddens us to part ways with them, but the namesake of the agency is in the Epstein files so… we GONE.
Dying Wish also detailed their decision to cut ties and emphasized their loyalty to their longtime representative:
Recently we have been made aware of some staggering connections between the CEO of Wasserman and Jeffrey Epstein. From the moment we heard these sickening allegations we knew without a doubt that we were going to remove ourselves from any association to the Wasserman name.
The only person who has represented us since 2019 is Jake Zimmerman. Jake has believed in this band when nobody else did and he is someone we are proud to call our friend.
We trust Jake and our team to make the right decisions moving forward. This process has taken time and that has been uncomfortable but we believe it will honor our demands, what we stand for and the community we share.
We are horrified at this situation and our hearts go out to all survivors as we navigate this together. Music belongs to us, not the executives.
Hot Mulligan stated they are monitoring developments and may sever ties depending on the company’s response:
The founder of our booking agency, Casey Wasserman, has been implicated in the Epstein files. We would like to make it clear that we stand with the victims of Epstein’s abuse and trafficking and have no personal ties to Casey Wasserman himself.
At this time we are allowing our booking agents—who also do not have personal relations with Casey Wasserman—to figure out their next moves. Rest assured that we will no longer be affiliated with the company if Casey is still in the picture.
Split Chain echoed similar sentiments, noting they’ve never interacted directly with the executive while still condemning the situation:
Since the information that Casey Wasserman has been involved in the Epstein Files we have been trying to figure out what that means for us as a band… We don’t want to be under any person that contributes and is a part of something we as people would never tolerate. We stand with any and all survivors and victims within the Epstein files… We hope other artists… will understand the severity of this and stick together to make sure this scene is a safe place for all.
Artist grandson issued a lengthier response calling for structural changes within the company and leadership:
This weekend in a new leak it was discovered the founder of a prominent US booking agency… is directly implicated in the Epstein files… Like so many others, it makes me feel violated as an artist…
As such I join the chorus of calls for Casey Wasserman to step down, the company to immediately change name and leadership structure, as well as make a donation to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse…
Just as my fans put trust in me, I put trust in the professionals around me, and that trust has been broken.
The situation continues to unfold as artists reassess their affiliations and await further developments.
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Why is Casey Wasserman in Epstein files?
Casey Wasserman’s name appears in the Epstein files due to his interactions with Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein, which have raised questions about his judgment and potential impact on his company and clients. Specifically, the files reveal that ¹ ² ³:
– Interactions with Ghislaine Maxwell: Wasserman exchanged suggestive messages with Maxwell, including a message where he expressed interest in seeing her in a “tight leather outfit”. These interactions took place over two decades ago, before Maxwell’s horrific crimes came to light.
– Trip on Epstein’s Plane: Wasserman took a humanitarian trip to Africa on Epstein’s private plane in 2002, at the invitation of the Clinton Foundation.
– Response to the Controversy: Wasserman has apologized for his past interactions with Maxwell and Epstein, stating they were “limited” and “deeply regrettable”. He has also announced plans to sell his talent agency, citing the controversy as a “distraction” to the business.
It’s worth noting that Casey Wasserman has not been accused of any wrongdoing related to Epstein’s crimes, and the LA28 Olympics board has stated that they found no evidence of a deeper relationship between Wasserman and Epstein beyond what has been publicly documented
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That makes sense why they were so pro vax they kicked out
Their singer and then sang a commie
Song citizen ice. Management gave them $800. To sell out for pedo wood
Sell out pedo punk
Ken Casey has become a self righteous douche ever since they let them play Fenway during Covid and they got given all that access to the Guthrie archives. Get a life man.
From my understanding bands are like family you all fucked up. Accountability comes within the leader. you are all sheep.
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