NEW YORK (CelebrityAccess)—The music trade is mourning the lack of Jason Hobdy, a revered expertise supervisor who spent the final decade at MBK Leisure. Hobdy handed away on Friday (August 30). Schure Media Group COO confirmed the information of his loss of life by sharing that Hobdy fell sick on a flight coming back from a tour in Japan along with his artist, Maeta. A Bronx native, Hobdy was extensively identified for his work with artists like H.E.R., Maeta, Elijah Blake, and Tone Stith. He was 40.
Hobdy started his profession at MBK Leisure beneath the mentorship of Jeff Robinson, Jeanine McClean, and Suzette Williams. Beginning as an intern at simply 16, he rapidly made his mark in artist administration, gaining expertise from among the trade’s finest.
Jeff Robinson, CEO of MBK Leisure, paid tribute to Hobdy on Instagram, remembering him as a decided younger man who achieved his childhood dream. “When he was 11 years previous, my nephew Jason ‘Hoody’ Hobdy informed me that when he grew up, he was going to work for me and finally run the corporate. As a teen, he really did begin working for me… What a terrific life and profession for a poor child from the Bronx who cherished to snigger and dream large, operating your personal firm and touring the world for years! I’m so proud to name you my Nephew and PARTNER! Your identify will ring bells in heaven and Earth!! Relaxation effectively, Younger King.”
Hobdy’s affect prolonged deeply to the artists he managed. Elijah Blake shared on Instagram, “Dying is such an odd idea as a result of we had been on the cellphone laughing at 3 a.m…. All we ever did was joke, bro… Your legacy is & can be that of a champion.”
Tone Stith additionally honored him, saying, “Hoody’s coronary heart was so large that he was in a position to love everybody on the similar degree and serve that particular person… A terrific instance of dwelling like Jesus Christ.”
Maeta shared this heartbreaking submit, “Misplaced most likely the closest particular person in my life yesterday on the way in which again from our final present in Japan. Jason has been probably the most loyal particular person to me for the previous 6 years since we met. He knew each element of my life. Began as my supervisor after I was 18 however rapidly turned my large brother. Caught by my aspect by means of my darkest occasions, stored each secret I’ve ever informed him, protected me like his little sister. We’d go at it like loopy, however that’s as a result of he knew me so effectively, and typically I hated it! And he was at all times late lol HAD to throw that in there!!! It was a factor if you realize you realize!!! However he might severely learn my thoughts. We had so many silent conversations simply with our faces. One look, and we’d bust out laughing about some dumb shit. I’ll miss you so so a lot. I don’t understand how I’ll do one other present with out you. Thanks on your dedication to my profession and my life for all these years. I like you ceaselessly and ever and ever. So many individuals so insanely love you. I promise to make you proud. Till we meet once more 🤍
Along with his function at MBK, Hobdy based his personal administration firm and has been working as an A&R advisor for Monarch Distro since 2022.
Hobdy leaves behind a big household, together with many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and his prolonged music trade household.
RIP.