Jamal Edwards | |
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 Edwards in 2019 | |
| Born | Jamal Brendan Edwards 24 August 1990 Luton, Bedfordshire, England |
| Died | 20 February 2022 (aged 31) Acton, London, England |
| Other names | SmokeyBarz; Jamal Tyrone |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2006–2022 |
| Known for | Founder of SB.TV |
| Parent | Brenda Edwards (mother) |
Jamal Brendan Edwards MBE (24 August 1990 – 20 February 2022)[1] was an English music entrepreneur, DJ and founder of the online R&B/Hip-Hop platform SB.TV.
Edwards was an ambassador for the Prince's Trust, a youth charity which helps young people set up their own businesses. In 2021, Edwards set up Jamal Edwards Delve, a project aimed at refurbishing and reopening youth centres.[2]
- ^ Mason, Peter (21 February 2022). "Jamal Edwards obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ Iqbal, Nosheen (3 November 2019). "Jamal Edwards gives back to youth clubs that helped his career". The Observer. ISSN 0029-7712. Retrieved 5 November 2019.