SBTV Founder Jamal Edwards Passes Away At 31

Jamal Edwards just passed away.

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He was only 31 years old.

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The news was announced by his company on Sunday.

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His cause of death has not been disclosed at this time.

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The British DJ had been awarded an MBE for his services in music.

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The SBTV founder first began SBTV as a YouTube channel.

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He helped launch the careers of Ed Sheeran, Jessie J, and many others.

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His last Instagram post was celebrating Sheeran’s birthday on February 17.

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Many in the industry took to social media to express their condolences.

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