Since joining Wasserman Music in 2021, Smith has created a veritable hip-hop juggernaut, with recent successes like Drake’s It’s All A Blur Tour, which grossed $340M, making it the biggest-ever hip-hop trek to that point. Smith’s client list also includes Childish Gambino, Daniel Caesar, John Legend and Kendrick Lamar, along with new global signings Future, Central Cee, d4vd and Kehlani.

You’re made czar of the concert industry. What’s the first thing you’d change?

Increase agent percentage to 50% of gross.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

“Tell the truth regardless of the consequences.” —Ian Copeland