Jamal Edwards: British music entrepreneur and YouTube star dies of 'sudden illness' aged 31
2 years, 10 months ago

Jamal Edwards: British music entrepreneur and YouTube star dies of 'sudden illness' aged 31

The Telegraph  

The British entrepreneur Jamal Edwards, who helped launch a string of music careers, has died from a "sudden illness" at the age of 31, his manager has confirmed. "It is with the deepest heartache that I confirm that my beautiful son Jamal Edwards passed away yesterday morning after a sudden illness," she said in a statement. Edwards gained fame from setting up the new music platform SBTV and helping to launch the careers of the rapper Dave and Jessie J, among others. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall's Clarence House Twitter account shared a tribute to SBTV founder Jamal Edwards.

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Ed Sheeran releases poignant freestyle tribute to Jamal Edwards
1 year, 11 months ago

Ed Sheeran releases poignant freestyle tribute to Jamal Edwards

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “People find and stop me in the street and …

Jamal Edward’s mother says Ed Sheeran was at their house ‘for a week’ after SBTV founder’s death
1 year, 11 months ago

Jamal Edward’s mother says Ed Sheeran was at their house ‘for a week’ after SBTV founder’s death

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Brenda Edwards, the mother of …

Brenda Edwards breaks down in tears while singing as she's reminded of late son Jamal
2 years ago

Brenda Edwards breaks down in tears while singing as she's reminded of late son Jamal

Daily Mail  

Brenda Edwards broke down in tears while singing Bridge Over Troubled Water during Friday's episode of Loose Women, as it reminded her of late son Jamal. Emotional: Brenda Edwards, 53, broke down in tears while singing Bridge Over Troubled Water during Friday's episode of Loose Women, as it reminded her of late son Jamal Brenda was joined at the piano …

Brenda Edwards: Jamal’s trust will continue his work of instilling self belief
2 years, 3 months ago

Brenda Edwards: Jamal’s trust will continue his work of instilling self belief

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Brenda Edwards has said she will carry on her late …

Jamal Edwards: Cause of death was cardiac arrest after cocaine and alcohol intake, coroner finds
2 years, 5 months ago

Jamal Edwards: Cause of death was cardiac arrest after cocaine and alcohol intake, coroner finds

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jamal Edwards’ cause of death …

Jamal Edwards, who nurtured UK musical talent, dead at 31
2 years, 10 months ago

Jamal Edwards, who nurtured UK musical talent, dead at 31

Associated Press  

LONDON — Jamal Edwards, a British music entrepreneur who championed U.K. rap and grime and helped launch the careers of artists including Ed Sheeran, Jessie J and Stormzy, has died. I was like ‘I’ve got a camera for Christmas, I’m going to start filming people and uploading it.’ “Everyone was looking at me like ‘what are you doing, like you …

Jamal Edwards, who nurtured British music acts like Stormzy and Ed Sheeran, dies at 31
2 years, 10 months ago

Jamal Edwards, who nurtured British music acts like Stormzy and Ed Sheeran, dies at 31

LA Times  

Music entrepreneur Jamal Edwards holds his medal after Britain’s Prince Charles honors him as a Member of the British Empire in 2014. Jamal Edwards, a British music entrepreneur who helped launch the careers of artists including Ed Sheeran, Jessie J and Stormzy, has died. I was like, ‘I’ve got a camera for Christmas — I’m going to start filming people …

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