Music Entrepreneur Jamal Edwards Died Of Heart Attack After Taking Cocaine

Music entrepreneur Jamal Edwards died of a heart attack after using cocaine and drinking alcohol, according to a report.

A coroner’s report that was released on Tuesday concluded that Edward’s cause of death was drug-related, according to reports.

An assistant coroner said there was evidence of cocaine toxicity in Edward’s body, as well as alcohol, which caused his death.

The coroner’s report added “After drinking some alcohol with a friend, his behavior changed and became erratic and he appeared paranoid, before he collapsed and became unconscious. Attempts at resuscitation failed and life was declared extinct at 10:36.”

Edwards died after returning home from a DJ set on February 20.

He’s responsible for helping in launching the careers of Adele, Skepta, Ed Shereen, and others.

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