Top DJ John Summit Threatens to Leave Wasserman Agency

Summit says Wasserman's actions "do not reflect the integrity of the agents" he works with.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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John Summit, one of the most in-demand DJs in the country, has threatened to leave the Wasserman talent agency if owner Casey Wasserman does not step down. Summit's threat comes amid growing pressure on Wasserman over his decades-old flirtatious correspondence with Ghislaine Maxwell. Several other high-profile Wasserman clients have already departed or threatened to leave the agency over the scandal.

Why it matters

The potential departure of Summit, a major EDM star, would be a significant blow to Wasserman, one of the most powerful talent agencies in the entertainment industry. The growing exodus of clients highlights the reputational damage the Wasserman-Maxwell scandal has caused and the pressure mounting on the agency's leadership.

The details

In a post on X, Summit wrote that "if casey wasserman doesn't step down, i will not remain with the agency" and that "his actions do not reflect the integrity of the agents i work with." Summit is one of Wasserman's top electronic dance music clients and last year launched his own EDM festival in New York. Other high-profile Wasserman clients who have left or threatened to leave include Louis the Child, Wednesday, Gigi Perez, Best Coast, and superstar Chappell Roan, who said "no artist, agent or employee should ever be expected to defend or overlook actions that conflict so deeply with our own moral values."

  • On February 13, 2026, John Summit posted his threat to leave Wasserman on X.

The players

John Summit

A top DJ and electronic dance music artist who is represented by the Wasserman talent agency.

Casey Wasserman

The owner of the Wasserman talent agency, who is facing pressure over his decades-old flirtatious correspondence with Ghislaine Maxwell.

Wasserman Agency

A powerful talent agency that represents many high-profile music artists, including John Summit.

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What they’re saying

“if casey wasserman doesn't step down, i will not remain with the agency”

— John Summit, DJ (X)

“his actions do not reflect the integrity of the agents i work with, and if change does not happen, we will take our talents elsewhere”

— John Summit, DJ (X)

“No artist, agent or employee should ever be expected to defend or overlook actions that conflict so deeply with our own moral values. I refuse to passively stand by.”

— Chappell Roan, Musician (The Hollywood Reporter)

What’s next

It remains unclear how Wasserman will respond to the growing pressure from clients to step down or how the agency's other agents may be able to leave their contracts and depart the company.

The takeaway

The potential exodus of top talent from the Wasserman agency highlights the serious reputational damage the Wasserman-Maxwell scandal has caused and the pressure mounting on the agency's leadership to address the concerns of its clients and employees.