has recorded a song in honour of who died in February at age 31.
Thursday Ed is said to have spent time with music entrepreneur Edwards’ friends and family, including his mother, Loose Women presenter, Brenda Edwards and sister Tanisha, recording a music video for what is expected to be a touching ballad.
The 31-year-old singer, who reportedly recorded the track in Soho, was also joined by Edwards’ friends Tom Felton, Jude Law’s son Rafferty Law, US musician Russ and UK rapper Big Narstie.
A source told : ‘Ed looked in good spirits when he arrived but it was a sombre occasion and things got very emotional on set.
‘Ed wanted to do something to celebrate Jamal’s incredible legacy because he was a huge part of his life.
‘Brenda wore all black and had sunglasses on as she arrived.
‘It was really brave of her to get involved after such a loss, but she knows how close Ed and Jamal were and so it felt poignant to be part of it.’
When Edwards’ death was announced on February 20, Shape Of You singer Ed took to Instagram to post a tribute to him.
He wrote: ‘Jamal is my brother. His light shone so bright. He only used it to illuminate others and never asked for anything in return.
‘A star’s light shines for millions of years after they go, and he will continue to light up every dark moment.
‘I would not be here without him, professionally and personally. There will never be anything close to what he is.’
A statement by Brenda was read out on Loose Women the following day explaining that her beloved son had died on Sunday morning following a ‘sudden illness’ which left his loved ones ‘completely devastated’.
At a vigil the next day, Brenda and appealed to the crowd that they see her son’s death as something that could unite their fractured community.
While police have confirmed that violence played no part in Edwards’ death and it was strictly a medical tragedy, Brenda said: ‘If we can do anything in 2022, can we please bring the community together. Stop the fighting. Stop the killing. And build up our community.
‘We are not supposed to be losing our young people. If you see something happening.
‘Try to stop it please’ , describing it as a non-suspicious ‘medical emergency’.
His heartbroken mother, has since ‘to support those causes that mattered most to Jamal’.
For the past 10 years, Edwards had spent Christmas Day helping at homeless shelters, and the charity now aims to set up ‘a network of Self Belief Houses’ to help those struggling with homelessness, with mental health and self-help programmes available.
The philanthropist was a DJ and founder of popular online urban music platform SB.TV, which he set up in his bedroom when he was 15.
The channel became such a success that it helped launch the careers of many stars, including rapper Dizzee Rascal.
The channel showcases up and coming artists and currently has 1.23million subscribers to its YouTube channel.
Edwards was also an ambassador for youth charity, the Prince’s Trust and in 2021, set up Jamal Edwards Delve, a project aimed at refurbishing and reopening youth centres.
