Big Narstie has expressed his devastation at the death of Jamal Edwards, revealing he spoke to the music pioneer shortly before he died.
Edwards died on Sunday at the age of 31 with his heartbroken mother, Loose Women presenter Brenda Edwards, revealing he suffered a ‘sudden illness’.
Tributes have poured in since the news broke yesterday evening, with comedian and TV star Big Narstie tweeting: ‘This can’t be real spoke to @jamaledwards today we doing video Wednesday.’
Other stars in the British music scene remembered Edwards as an inspiration following his success with online platform SB.TV, which he used to spotlight underground artists including Ed Sheeran, Jessie J and Dave, who all later rose to prominence.
Rapper Krept wrote in a heartfelt post: ‘The first person to ever give us our first opportunity to any established platform was Jamal. He was the first to believe and he is a major reason we are where we are today.
‘I cannot believe this news im heart broken and im sending love and prayers to all of Jamals friends and family. Rest in perfect peace my brother. Thankyou for everything and your contribution to British music. Forever a legend ❤️.’
Comedian and Brit Awards presenter Mo Gilligan tweeted: ‘A truly humble and blessed soul. Your legacy will live on for years & you’ve inspired a whole generation. Rest easy Jamal Edwards.’
Skepta wrote in an Instagram post: ‘Love and thank you Jamal, young legend.’
Tion Wayne said: ‘Rest in power Jamal Edwards my bro real legend in the game he just wanted to see us all win prayers out to his family and friends.’
Snowfall actor Damson Idris weighed in: ‘Rip my bro @jamaledwards Thank you for knocking down barriers again & again. Rest well.’
Edwards’ mother Brenda released a statement confirming his death on Monday morning, stating: ‘It is with the deepest heartache that I can confirm that my beautiful son Jamal Edwards passed away yesterday morning after a sudden illness.
‘Myself, his sister Tanisha and the rest of his family and friends are completely devastated. He was the centre of our world.’
The TV star and singer continued: ‘As we come to terms with his passing we ask for privacy to grieve this unimaginable loss. I would like to thank everyone for their messages of love and support.
‘Jamal was an inspiration to myself and so many. Our love for him lives on, his legacy lives on. Long live Jamal Edwards MBE, MBA, PHD.’
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