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British YouTube star Jamal Edwards has died at the age of 31.

British music entrepreneur and YouTube star Jamal Edwards has died at the young age of 31.

J. Kim Murphy Jamal Edwards, a major figure in the British music industry known for founding the music platform SBTV, which helped popularize grime and launch several major musicians, died Sunday. He was 31 years old.Edwards’ death was reported by the BBC on Sunday evening after the publication confirmed with Edwards’ company.

Jamal Edwards has passed away, aged 31.The news was confirmed by representatives of Edwards’ media company to the BBC earlier this evening (February 20) following reports on social media that the entrepreneur, author, director, DJ and founder of the influential online urban music platform, SB.TV., died unexpectedly today.Edwards attended the BRIT Awards earlier this month and reports say he performed as a DJ at a gig in north London on Saturday night (February 19).No details have yet been released about the cause of death. NME has reached out to representatives of Edwards for comment.Tributes have poured in for Edwards on social media, including ones from Dave, George The Poet and AJ Tracey.Tracey wrote: “RIP Jamal Edwards, West London legend status”, while Dave added: “Thank you for everything”.While the  organisers of Mobo Awards said they were “deeply saddened” by news of Edwards’ death.They added: “As the founder of @SBTVonline, his groundbreaking work & legacy in British music and culture will live on.

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.

Jake Bugg has teamed up with SBTV founder Jamal Edwards for a new video which sees him exploring his early years in Nottingham before he rose to fame.