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Jason Hobdy, Influential Manager Behind Maeta, Dies at 40


Music manager Jason Hobdy, known for his work with H.E.R., Maeta, and more, has passed away at 40. Tributes pour in from across the industry.

His journey from street team work to tour management saw him traveling the world with artists like Alicia Keys, K. Michelle, and Lucky Daye. Jeff Robinson, CEO of MBK Entertainment, shared a tribute on Instagram, where he described Jason as a determined young man who fulfilled his childhood dream. “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!

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