Last year, it was reported that a 23-year William Morris Endeavor Entertainment (WME) veteran agent’s contract may or may not have been renewed by the agency, according to Deadline.com. Now, it is confirmed that Billboard’s 14th most powerful woman in music, Cara Lewis, has in fact found her new home at Creative Artists Agency (CAA).
“Billboard’s 14th most powerful woman in the music industry has joined Rob Light’s team at Creative Artists Agency,” wrote the Hollywood Reporter. “Client Eminem is expected to follow.”
Lewis was rep to big-name rappers like 50 Cent, Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi, Lupe Fiasco, Pitbull, Soulja Boy, Cee Lo Green, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Nas, Common, Big Boi, Ne-Yo, B.o.B., the Roots and Tinie Tempah at WME, to name a few.
“Cara has built a remarkable career cultivating the careers of some of the most acclaimed artists in music today,” CAA’s managing partner and head of music, Rob Light said. “Her expertise of the urban market, ability to innovate, and keen eye for talent will be great assets to our continued growth.”
When this information hit the news a few months ago, it was reported that hip hop mogul Kanye West was not going to follow Lewis. Now, the rapper is currently without representation, while fellow WME-mate Eminem is rumored to join Lewis at CAA.
“It was not clear how many of Ms. Lewis’s clients would follow her to her new job at C.A.A.,” wrote a blog from The New York Times. Although “most of Lewis’ artists will make the transition,” predicted HypeBot.com.
“This is a tough business to be in. The landscape is ever-changing,” Lewis told Billboard last year. “I love my clients, their music and the opportunity to be a partner in their success.”
Cara Lewis will be based at the New York City CAA office.
