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Here are all the music stars named in the Epstein files as 'all files released' - some have since died
United States Attorney General Pam Bondi claimed earlier this month that 'all of the Epstein files have been released' and that millions of emails, photos, and documents have been made publicly available.
As part of Bondi’s required update sent to Congress on February 14, the Department of Justice published a definitive list of 305 high-profile individuals, including celebrities and politicians. The release forms part of the administration’s response under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Appearing or being named in the Epstein files does not indicate any guilt or wrongdoing. The documents include individuals who were mentioned at least once across the material gathered during the investigation.
Music stars included in the 305 names
Among the hundreds of figures listed are several globally known music icons. The Department of Justice documents include names like Beyonce, Bono, Kurt Cobain, Michael Jackson, Mick Jagger, Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen, and Barbara Streisand.
The artists span different eras and genres, from rock legends to pop superstars. Some of those named are no longer alive, including Kurt Cobain, Janis Joplin, and Michael Jackson. Their inclusion reflects that their names appeared within the broader body of records released.
The publication of the list has prompted widespread discussion online, particularly given the mix of contemporary performers and late musicians whose careers defined entire generations.
What Pam Bondi said in her letter
In her letter to Congress, Bondi stated that 'all of the Epstein files have been released' and outlined how the material had been organized into nine distinct sections.
The letter adds: “No records were withheld or redacted on the basis of embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity, including to any government official, public figure, or foreign dignitary”.
According to the Department of Justice, the categories include material relating to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, flight logs or travel records, individuals named in connection with Epstein's criminal activities, details on corporate, nonprofit, academic or governmental entities with ties to Epstein, immunity deals involving Epstein and his associates, internal DOJ communications, communications relating to the destruction of evidence relating to Epstein, and documentation of Epstein's detention and death.
Inclusion does not suggest criminal involvement
The Department of Justice has emphasized that being named in the files does not imply guilt or participation in criminal activity. The list reflects names that appeared within emails, records, or other documents reviewed as part of the investigation.
While some lawmakers have argued that the release does not go far enough, the Department maintains it has met the requirements set out under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.