Jason Hobdy, finest recognized for his work as a supervisor for artists together with Maeta, Elijah Blake and Tone Stith, died on August 30 on the age of 40.
His artists, household, mentors and lots of business leaders posted messages on-line to commemorate his passing and categorical their grief. Hobdie’s dying was confirmed by Yvette Noel-Schure, who mentioned Hobdie died shortly after feeling in poor health on a flight again from a Japan tour with Maeda.
Hobdy is music supervisor at MBK Leisure, working beneath the management of CEO Jeff Robinson and President Jeanine McLean. He works in his personal administration firm JDH Music, co-managing Maeta and Stith with MBK. He manages Elijah Blake, Inayah and Wulf individually via JDH. As highway supervisor he additionally works with HER
Jason began working as an intern on the age of 16 and shortly grew to become immersed on the earth of artist administration. He initially labored at Conrad Robinson’s Teenagers in Movement within the Bronx, New York, and starred in lots of “faucet dance” competitions. He began his profession as an intern at MBK Leisure Inc. on the age of 16.
He started touring in 2008 and has toured with Elle Varner, Rotimi, Fortunate Daye, Ok Michelle, Keyshia Cole and extra. Since 2022, he additionally serves as A&R marketing consultant for Monarch Distro.
In an Instagram publish, Robinson mentioned of Hobdy, “When he was 11 years outdated, my nephew Jason “Hoody” Hobdy… informed me that when he grew up, he would work for me and ultimately run the corporate… I laughed and my mother who was sitting there frowned at me and mentioned no [sic] Discourage him, Jeff, as a result of he appears very decided. workplace doing all the pieces he may be taught…what an important life and profession for a poor child from the Bronx who cherished to snigger and dream massive, run his personal firm and have years Come journey the world!
“Misplaced most likely the closest individual in my life yesterday on my manner again from my final present in Japan,” Maeda wrote on Instagram. “Jason has been my most loyal individual for the previous six years, ever since we met.” . He knew each element of my life. He began as my supervisor after I was 18 however shortly grew to become my massive brother who was there for me in my darkest moments and saved each secret I informed him. Defend me like his sister… Thanks to your devotion to my profession and my life over time. I really like you without end, without end, and without end.
He’s additionally survived by many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and shut associates.
