THR: SHIVERS, RUBIN, BAXTER EXIT WME, EYEING WASSERMAN

WME hip-hop division co-heads Kevin Shivers and James Rubin (pictured), along with partner Christina Baxter, are exiting the agency and are in talks to join Wasserman, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Per the report, the trio of agents were unable to come to terms on a new deal with WME when their contracts were up, and staffers were told of their exit yesterday (1/2) in a note signed by contemporary music co-heads Lucy Dickins and Kirk Sommer.

Wasserman declined to comment on the developments.

Shivers joined WME in 2008 and works with such artists as Tyler, the Creator, Kali Uchis, Snoop Dogg, Lil Baby, Kid Cudi, Summer Walker and Kevin Abstract. Rubin came to the agency in 2015 from the U.K.'s Agency Group and books acts such as Ice Spice, Travis Scott, Don Toliver, Yeat and Solange.

A 13-year veteran of WME, Baxter became a partner in 2022 and has been involved with artists including Miley Cyrus and Carly Rae Jepsen.

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