Marshmello to announce shock retirement from music?

Sad news for Marshmello fans. Speculation had been rife that the American dj best known for hit songs like Wolves or Alone, will announce his retirement from music, at age 34, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 30/08/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a dj isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a dj-producer just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouMarshmello

For a little while on Saturday evening, #ThankYouMarshmello was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouMarshmello.”
— @DesireePlum, 29 Aug 2026

“Didn't Marshmello retire about 3 years ago?”
— @samy2love, 29 Aug 2026

© 2026 MediaMass All rights reserved. Do not reproduce (even with permission).

Celebrity Central