The music industry is mourning the loss of talent manager Jason Hobdy, who passed away on Friday, August 30 at the age of 40.
A Bronx native, Hobdy was known for his work with a list of notable artists including HER, Maeta, Elijah Blake and Tone Stith.
Jason Hobdy began his career at MBK Entertainment under the guidance of Jeff Robinson, Jeanine McClean and Suzette Williams. Starting out as an intern aged just 16, Jason quickly immersed himself in the world of artist management, learning the ropes from some of the best in the business.
His journey from street band work to tour management has seen him travel the world with artists such as Alicia Keys, K. Michelle and Lucky Daye. In a 2021 interview with tour-tales-interview” rel=”nofollow” target=”_blank”>Rolling OutJason reflected on his beginnings, saying, “I was just a little boy from the Bronx… It opened doors, I've traveled the world, and it showed me that there's a big world out here outside of the Bronx.”
Jeff Robinson, CEO of MBK Entertainment, shared a tribute to Instagramwhere he described Jason as a determined young man who fulfilled his childhood dream.
“When he was 11, my nephew Jason 'Hoody' Hobdy told me that when he grew up, he would work for me and eventually run the company,” Robinson wrote.
“As a teenager, he actually started working for me… What a great life and career for a poor kid from the Bronx who loved to laugh and dream big, run your own company and tour the world for years! I am so proud to call you my nephew and PARTNER!”.
He also expressed his deep pride in Jason's achievements, recognizing how he successfully managed artists and brought new acts. Robinson concluded by saying, “Your name will ring bells in heaven and earth!! Rest well, young king.”
Jason's impact on the artists he managed was profound. Elijah Blake shared on Instagram, “Death is such a strange concept because we were on the phone laughing at 3 in the morning…. We were just kidding bro… Your legacy is and will be a champion.”
Tone Stith He also paid tribute, saying: “Hudi's heart was so big that he could love everyone on the same level and serve that person… A great example of living like Jesus Christ.”
In addition to his work at MBK, Jason founded his own management company. He has also been an A&R consultant for Monarch Distro since 2022.
Jason Hobdy is survived by his family including many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and industrial family around the world.
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