Hovain Hylton, beloved music manager and mogul, passes away

Hovain Hylton, hip-hop manager and music mogul, has died, his family confirmed.

No cause of death was revealed.

Family statement

Hylton’s family shared a message on social media, revealing the beloved manager (real name Jonathan “Hovain” Hylton) passed away at his home on Friday (November 25).

“It is with deep regret that we message to all family, friends and colleagues that Jonathan ‘Hovain’ Hylton passed away while at his home on Friday, November 25,” the message began.

“He was a beloved and devoted father, husband, son, brother and a proud Brooklyn representative.

“We’d like to thank all of his close friends for all of the love and support that you have shown during this difficult time. We ask that you all continue to keep his family in your prayers and respect their privacy at this time.”

Hovain Hylton was a pioneer

The Brooklyn native spent decades cultivating careers in the music industry, working with artists such as Cam’ron, Styles P, Lloyd Banks, and T-Pain.

The respected manager just recently was recognized as a leading music executive by Billboard Magazine. In response to the accolade, Hylton expressed his gratitude for the artists and teams who helped him gain recognition throughout his career.

“I think the biggest lesson is that you don’t have to be a sucka or do corny s**t to be recognized. Just be a good person and do your job, and God will make the rest happen on his time,” he wrote in his last post.

Last fall, he reached another career milestone. The hip hop figure taught “The Business of Music” course at Kingsborough Community College. The eight-week course covered publishing deals, how artists can capitalize on business deals, and more.