The music trade is mourning the lack of expertise supervisor Jason Hobdy, who handed away on Friday, Aug. 30, at the age of 40.

According to Yvette Noel-Schure, Hobdy was on a flight getting back from a tour in Japan together with his artist, Maeta, when he fell ailing. The Bronx native was recognized for his work with a roster of notable artists, together with H.E.R., Maeta, Elijah Blake, and Tone Stith.

Jason Hobdy started his profession at MBK Entertainment below the steerage of Jeff Robinson, Jeanine McClean, and Suzette Williams. Starting as an intern at simply 16, Jason rapidly immersed himself on the earth of artist administration, studying the ropes from a few of the greatest within the enterprise.

His journey from avenue crew work to tour administration noticed him touring the world with artists like Alicia Keys, Okay. Michelle, and Lucky Daye. In a 2021 interview with Rolling Out, Jason mirrored on his beginnings, saying, “I was just a little boy from the Bronx… It has opened up doors, I have traveled the world, and it has shown me that there’s a big world out here outside of the Bronx.”

Jeff Robinson, CEO of MBK Entertainment, shared a tribute on Instagram, the place he described Jason as a decided younger man who fulfilled his childhood dream.

“When he was 11 years old, my nephew Jason ‘Hoody’ Hobdy told me that when he grew up, he was going to work for me and eventually run the company,” Robinson wrote.

“As a teen, he actually did start working for me… What a great life and career for a poor kid from the Bronx who loved to laugh and dream big, to running your own company and touring the world for years! I am so proud to call you my Nephew and PARTNER!”

He additionally expressed his deep pleasure in Jason’s achievements, acknowledging how he efficiently managed artists and broke new acts. Robinson concluded by saying, “Your name will ring bells in heaven and Earth!! Rest well, Young King.”

Jason’s affect 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 a.m…. All we ever did was joke bro… Your legacy is & will be that of a champion.”

Tone Stith additionally paid tribute, saying, “Hoody’s heart was so big that he was able to love everyone at the same level, and serve that person… A great example of living like Jesus Christ.”

In addition to his work at MBK, Jason based his personal administration firm He was additionally an A&R guide for Monarch Distro since 2022.

Jason Hobdy is survived by his household, together with many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and his trade household worldwide.