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Scooter Braun, 42, Retires from Music Management After 23 Years to Focus on HYBE America

Jun 17, 2024, 02:52 PM

Scooter Braun, 42, has officially retired from music management after 23 years in the industry. Braun, who managed top artists such as Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Kanye West, Usher, Demi Lovato, and J Balvin, announced his decision to focus on his role as CEO of HYBE America. He had already unofficially reduced his management duties for Bieber and Grande in recent years. In his nearly 1,400-word statement, Braun reflected on his career, mentioning his children, his former clients, Motown founder Berry Gordy, and his feud with Taylor Swift over a masters dispute. He emphasized his gratitude for the success and relationships he built during his career.