Larry Rudolph is stepping down as Britney Spears’ longtime manager amid his ongoing battle for guardianship.
In a letter posted by Deadline, the industry heavyweight, who has led the pop star for most of his career since 1995, shared his understanding of what Spears really wants with his co-curators, his father Jamie. Spears and Jodi Montgomery.
“It was over two and a half years since Britney and I last communicated, when she informed me that she wanted to take an indefinite break from work,” he wrote. “Earlier today I learned that Britney has expressed her intention to officially retire … As a manager, I think it is in Britney’s best interest that I resign from her team as my professional services are no longer needed.
In his statement, Rudolph also clarified that he had “never been a part of the Trusteeship or its operations” and therefore was not aware of the details surrounding the legal control of his personal and professional life. long-time customer.
He also ended the letter on a note of hope, saying: “I will always be incredibly proud of what we have accomplished in our 25 years together. I wish Britney all the health and happiness in the world, and I’ll be there for her if she needs me again, as I always have been. “
Rudolph’s resignation follows Britney’s explosive statement at a public hearing on June 23. During the hearing, the icon was finally able to break his silence of several years on the tutelage that has controlled his life since 2008.
