Jamal Edwards has died at the age of 31.The music pioneer was best known for founding youth broadcasting and film production company SB.TV.
Jamal, who is the son of English singer and TV personality Brenda Edwards, has passed away unexpectedly according to reports.Tributes have since poured in for the late star on social media, with rapper Jaykae writing: "I think I can speak for us all as artists and as supporters of uk grime/rap scene when I say I owe this man so much!
Helped me sometimes without even speaking of it. RIP Jamal Edwards. my guy man!!! Can’t believe I’m tweeting this. Legend. I love ya." Footballer Reece James wrote: "Rest in peace Jamal Edwards I’m lost for words." And the MOBO Awards said: "We are deeply saddened to learn of Jamal Edwards passing.
As the founder of @SBTVonline, his groundbreaking work & legacy in British music and culture will live on." Many from the music industry and beyond have paid tribute to Jamal following the news of his death.
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