Ed Sheeran is remembering his late friend Jamal Edwards for his special impact on the “Shape Of You” singer’s life.
Since the departure of the British entrepreneur, it has been gloomy for a while. While many stars came forward with some form of tribute or another, Sheeran, in particular, stood out — one who won’t be forgetting the late star anytime soon.
Ed Sheeran Says Late Jamal Edwards Helped His Career
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It seems that the Youtuber played an important role in many artists’ careers, as evidenced by the large turnout of musicians and creatives at his memorial held in his honor recently.
The late star who founded the online music platform SBTV is said to have given many opportunities to many creatives such as Sheeran, Skepta, Dave, and Emeli Sandé through the platform. The “Photographer” singer, in particular, has been the most vocal in attributing her success to the late entrepreneur.
The 31-year-old who spoke at the memorial, as reported by the BBC, noted that his late friend gave him his first big break 12 years ago by asking him to perform the single “You Need Me, I Don’t Need You” on his YouTube channel. His manager Stuart Camp and record label Atlantic found him through the video. The English songwriter said:
“I don’t think I would have been given the opportunity I was given if it wasn’t for Jamal hugging me. I’ve been in the acoustic singer-songwriter scene for a long time, just mixing it up, and Jamal is a taster of this kind.”
The “Shivers” singer added that she will always disagree when people assume that because she writes and sings, she will still be famous. “I don’t think I would have been allowed through certain doors if it wasn’t for Jamal,” she continued, adding that the late 31-year-old was always keen to show new people opportunities around London.
The memorial also served as the first fundraising event for the “Jamal Edwards Self-Belief Trust,” which was started after his death by his mother, Loose Women presenter Brenda Edwards.
The trust aims to help young people at risk of homelessness and provide a boost or gateway into the media industry for those who might not otherwise have the opportunity. The emotional event held at London’s new Here at Outernet venue saw performances from Jessie Ware, Lewis Capaldi and Max Cyrus, a star-studded auction with host Terry Crews.
As news of Edward’s death spread, many stars took to social media to post heartfelt tributes. The Blast shared that Sheeran remained silent for several days after the news was published. In her post, which the “Perfect” singer shared on Instagram to break her silence, she wrote that she couldn’t find the words to express her feelings or respond because she was at a loss for words.
The picture posted showed the two posing for the camera in matching outfits as the singer looked up at the late star. “My brother Jamal. The light shines so brightly. He only uses it to enlighten others and never asks for anything in return,” the caption said.
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“The light of the stars shines for millions of years after they are gone, and she will continue to illuminate every dark moment,” he wrote, noting that she would not be here without him, professionally and personally. Sheeran ended the message by saying that there will be no one close to his late friend and that he is grateful to have had the opportunity to be around him.
Jamaal Edwards’ Mother Reveals Shocking News About Child’s Death
Brenda Edwards, who lost her son in February, opened up about the cause of his death, as reported by The Blast. The 53-year-old wrote a long message Twitter shared new insights that came to light after his son’s passing.
He began the message by thanking the public for their support since the ordeal, adding that he was shocked after learning that Jamal’s death was drug-induced and not natural as he thought.
The “Songs of Praise” presenter wrote, “I am saddened to learn that Jamal’s cause of death was due to cardiac arrhythmia caused by taking recreational drugs.” Regardless of his pain, he emphasized that he remains proud of his son but also uses the medium to warn others about the negative effects of drugs.
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