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Beloved EDM DJ Announces Indefinite Hiatus From Music and Touring: ‘I Finally Hit a Serious Breakdown Point’

EDM icon Rusko has announced that he is putting his music and touring career on hold indefinitely to prioritize his mental health.

By Stephen Andrew Galiher

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Beloved EDM star Rusko has announced that his career is going on an indefinite hiatus. The beloved dubstep DJ shared the news in a social media post, explaining that his decision is directly related to his mental health.

“When I first decided to call it a day on music and shows, I really wasn’t sure how, or even if, I wanted to share more publicly,” Rusko began. “The truth is, there was no way I could have found the words. I had simply been ignoring my brain and body for far too long; I finally hit a serious breakdown point.”

He went on to share, “I dedicated all my life and spirit to being an artist, and........

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