Several popular musicians, such as Demi Lovato, Ariana Grande and Carly Rae Jepsen have made headlines recently over news that they have parted ways with Scooter Braun. The high-profile music manager that these singers shared has lost other clients in recent weeks and months as well, with most of them officially declared amicable.
Braun, who discovered Justin Bieber on YouTube in 2007, went on to found Scooter Braun Projects, and manage some of the hottest talent in the music industry at the moment. He is also known for causing a rift with Taylor Swift after he purchased her master recordings and then sold them to another company — sparking her decision to re-record her first six albums.
Here are the clients who have recently parted ways with Scooter Braun:
Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato’s departure from Braun’s management was agreed upon mutually. She had signed with Braun in 2019.
Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande’s exit from Braun’s management was first reported on Aug. 21.
Carly Rae Jepsen
Representatives for Jepsen confirmed to the AP that the “Call Me Maybe” singer no longer works with Braun as her manager.
Idina Menzel
Tony Award-winning singer and actress Idina Menzel, who had signed with Braun in 2019, no longer works with him as of January 2023.
J Balvin
After signing a management deal with Braun in 2019, J Balvin exited the deal in May 2023.
Asher Roth
Asher Roth, a rapper best known for the song “I Love College,” has parted ways with Braun.
Hilary Duff
Hilary Duff stopped working with Braun back in 2018, JustJared reported.