Scooter Braun Opens Up About Taylor Swift, Kanye West, Spencer Pratt and (Briefly) Sydney Sweeney in New 90-Minute ‘Second Thought’ Interview
Scooter Braun recently participated in a lengthy interview on the 'Second Thought' podcast, discussing various aspects of his life and career. He reflected on his experiences managing high-profile artists like Taylor Swift, Kanye West, and Justin Bieber, as well as his current focus on family and personal growth. Braun also touched on his admiration for reality star Spencer Pratt and briefly mentioned his new relationship with Sydney Sweeney.
- ▪Scooter Braun has not given many interviews since stepping down as CEO of Hybe America last year.
- ▪In the interview, he discussed his management experiences with artists like Taylor Swift and Kanye West.
- ▪Braun expressed a desire to focus on his family and personal life moving forward.
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Home Music News May 28, 2026 2:13pm PT Scooter Braun Opens Up About Taylor Swift, Kanye West, Spencer Pratt and (Briefly) Sydney Sweeney in New 90-Minute ‘Second Thought’ Interview By Jem Aswad Plus Icon Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music jemaswad Latest Scooter Braun Opens Up About Taylor Swift, Kanye West, Spencer Pratt and (Briefly) Sydney Sweeney in New 90-Minute ‘Second Thought’ Interview 2 minutes ago Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews and More to Perform at ‘Power to the People’ Festival Organized by Tom Morello 8 hours ago Music Industry Moves: Julie Swidler to Step Down as Sony Music EVP and General Counsel 1 day ago See All Getty Images Scooter Braun — former manager to Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Kanye West and many more — does not give many interviews, especially…
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