EXCLUSIVE – Revealed: Tragic music mogul Jamal Edwards – who launched the careers of Ed Sheeran and Stormzy – was penniless when he died of a heart attack after taking cocaine
Tragic music mogul Jamal Edwards has died penniless according to Estates Office figures, despite claims he was worth £350million.
The SBTV founder and music entrepreneur died of a heart attack in February aged 31 after taking cocaine and drinking alcohol – seven years after being awarded an MBE for his services to the industry .
Jamal, who helped launch the careers of global superstar Ed Sheeran and grime artist Stormzy, was worth between £8m and £335m, but official documents show he left a gross estate of £45,502, £76 and that after paying his debts his net estate was zero.
Huge loss: Tragic music mogul Jamal Edwards died penniless according to Estates Office figures, despite claims he was worth £350million (pictured in February 2019)
The YouTube star recruited leading celebrity lawyers Russells to draft his will and had pledged his estate to his family, including his mother and Loose Women panelist Brenda, his father Patrick, his sister Tanisha, his two aunts and a close friend .
He signed his will on February 20, 2020, two years before his death, and had created a trust fund to distribute his estate, but now his heirs will receive nothing.
Jamal founded pioneering online music platform SBTV in 2006 and has been credited with helping launch the careers of a string of British music stars, including singer Jessie J.
His channel, which he used to upload content from emerging talent, gained over a million subscribers and also featured Emeli Sande and Rita Ora.
He was also an ambassador for the Prince’s Trust, a charity run by King Charles, and in 2014 he was appointed MBE for his services to music.
Tragic: Jamal is said to have been worth between £8-335m but official documents show he left a gross estate of £45,502.76 and after paying his debts his net estate was zero (pictured November 2021)
Following his untimely death on February 20, 2022, tributes to Jamal poured in, with singer-songwriter Ed showing his extreme sadness for someone he considered his family.
He said, “Jamal is my brother. His light shone so bright. He only used it to enlighten others and never asked for anything in return.
“I wouldn’t be here without him, professionally and personally. There will never be anything close to what he is, but I’m so grateful to have existed in his orbit.
Jamal’s mother, singer and TV presenter, Brenda, 53, shared on Loose Women after the Queen’s death, a private letter King Charles had sent her, in which he expressed his sadness and deepest condolences .
‘My brother’: Jamal founded pioneering online music platform SBTV in 2006 and has been credited with helping launch the careers of a string of British music stars including Ed Sheeran (pictured)
He wrote: “I can only begin to imagine what a huge and painful void he will leave in your life and that of your daughter Tanisha, and my heart goes out to you both, more than I can ever say.
“I will never forget Jamal’s support and dedication to helping my Prince’s Trust over the years.”
In September, Brenda and Jamal’s sister, Tanisha, hosted a star-studded charity night to raise money for the Jamal Edwards Trust Gala.
Singers Lewis Capaldi, Jessie Ware and Ed all performed at the gala, where friends, family and celebrities came together to remember Jamal and support the charity set up in his honor to support the causes that mattered most to him. to heart.
Brenda, who said continuing to appear on Loose Women has helped her stay strong, wore custom Jamal tribute sneakers which featured the SBTV logo, while Tanisha’s shoes showed a picture of her smiling face. brother.
Tribute: Brenda and Jamal’s sister Tanisha hosted a star-studded charity evening to raise money for the Jamal Edwards Trust gala (pictured in September)
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