Who was Jamal Edwards?
KNOWN for his influence within the music industry, Jamal Edwards was a celebrated creator.
On Sunday, February 20, 2022, he passed away at the age of 31.
Who was Jamal Edwards?
Born on August 24, 1990, Jamal Edwards was a businessman, author, director, DJ, and the founder of online music platform, SBTV.
Growing up in England, Jamal’s mother was once a contestant on The X Factor.
She encouraged her son to pursue a creative lifestyle, and he went on to attend Acton High School where he studied ICT and music.
He then studied at Ealing Green College, where he earned a BTEC Diploma in Media Moving Image.
While still a teenager, Jamal began to rap and record videos with his friends, sharing them to YouTube.
Eventually, this would lead to his personal business: SBTV.
What is SBTV?
In 2006, Jamal Edwards launched SBTV – an online media platform meant to discover up-and-coming artists.
Notable musicians who rose to fame with the help of SBTV include Ed Sheeran and Jessie J.
Other musicians who appeared on SBTV include:
- Stormzy
- Dave
- Emeli Sandé
- Rita Ora
- Krept & Konan
- Yungen
- Mic Righteous
- Nines
- Tori Kelly
- Bugzy Malone
- Mist
- English Frank
- Aaron Unknown
- Cadet
SBTV and youth-focused news outlet, Press Association, began working together in 2016 to help expand the viewership of both.
Jamal is credited with conducting some of the first online UK-based interviews with huge celebrities such as Drake and Nicki Minaj.
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What happened to Jamal Edwards?
A cause of death has not yet been determined for the late 31-year-old.
Following the announcement of his passing, a series of tributes poured out for Jamal.
According to YouTube’s official account, “Jamal Edwards was an inspiration to so many, supporting artists and shaping culture through SBTV.”
Spoken word artist George the Poet wrote: “RIP Jamal Edwards. Giving God thanks that you did what he sent you to do.
“So many of us owe our careers to you bro. Thank you for everything.”
London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, added: “British music and entertainment has lost one of its brightest stars.”
The MOBO Awards wrote on Twitter: “We are deeply saddened to learn of Jamal Edwards passing.
“As the founder of SBTV online, his groundbreaking work & legacy in British music and culture will live on.
“Our hearts and thoughts are with his friends and family.”
What is Jamal Edwards net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Jamal Edwards had an estimated net worth of around $10million at the time of his death.
Jamal has served as a model for brands such as Hermès, and launched his own headwear collection with Topman – a store he once worked at to save money for his music platform.
He also published an e-book in 2013, entitled Self Belief: The Vision: How To Be a Success on Your Own Terms.