By Tributes have been pouring in from the music world and beyond following the death of British music mogul, Jamal Edwards.
According to BBC, the music entrepreneur and YouTube star passed away on Sunday at the age of 31. His manager confirmed the news of his demise but kept mum about further details.
Edwards was the founder of SBTV, an online urban music platform which helped launch the careers of artists like Dave, Ed Sheeran, Jessie J, Skepta and Rita Ora.
In 2014, the Luton-born was appointed an MBE for services to music in 2014.
Described as a pioneering figure in British rap and grime music, Edwards was an ambassador for the Prince’s Trust, a youth charity run by the Prince of Wales which helps young people set up their own companies.
Reacting to the heartbreaking news of the entrepreneur’s death, social media has since been flooded with tributes and condolence messages to his mother, Brenda Edwards.
London’s mayor Sadiq Khan mourned his death on Twitter saying: “British music and entertainment has lost one of its brightest stars. My thoughts are with Jamal’s loved ones at this terribly sad time.”
Awards organisation Mobo tweeted: “We are deeply saddened to learn of Jamal Edwards passing. As the founder of @SBTVonline, his groundbreaking work and legacy in British music and culture will live on. Our hearts and thoughts are with his friends and family.”
Chelsea FC player Reece James said on Twitter: “Rest in peace Jamal Edwards. I’m lost for words.”
