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Jonathan “Hovain” Hylton, a beloved Hip-Hop music industry executive and professional, passed away 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,” read a statement posted by his family on his social media on Saturday, Nov. 26. “He was a beloved and devoted father, husband, son, brother and a proud Brooklyn representative.”
Just recently, Hovain was honored as one of Billboard’s 2022 R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players. Hovain was a VP at the Cinematic Music Group. Getting his start in management, one of the earliest artists he was instrumental in breaking was Troy Ave. Beyond a heavyweight list of clients that included Lloyd Banks, Busta Rhymes and Cam’ron, Hovain developed a reputation of just being a good person in a business full of predators. Although they no longer did business together, Troy Ave took to IG to pay his respects.
“Our friendship might’ve changed but the love was never lost 
#RIPHOVAIN My Brother b4 & After Rap
#BSB this Nigga Hov think he slick, he gon go and die soon as our movie drop just to bring marketing & promotions to his acting skills lol
Hov Would be crying laughing at that Joke #iykyk 
,” wrote the Brooklyn rapper as the caption of a video on Instagram.
Hovain’s cause of death has not been revealed.
Soon after word of his passing began spreading, a who’s who of Hip-Hop heavyweights and friends including T.I., Lloyd Banks and Fat Joe began paying their respects.
“Maaannnn we lost my brother in drip @hovain love you brother you always showed nothing but love and positivity. My condolences to your family Till we meet again RIP,” wrote Fat Joe on his Instagram.
Young Guru, who was managed by Hovain, said, “I have no words. I loved this man. He was more than my manager he was my brother. I swear this is too much. RIP my brother @hovain you were special!!!”
See more tributes to the late, great Hovain Hylton below.
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@Hovain was one of Griselda biggest supporters he would help anyway possible I’m forever grateful
RIP HOVAIN the dot connector
— WESTSIDEGUNN (@WESTSIDEGUNN) November 26, 2022
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Hovain had just hit me up about doing some music with lloyd banks
— Hit-Boy (@Hit_Boy) November 26, 2022
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Damn Hov… Rest Up… Appreciate your knowledge & your positive energy… May God Bless your family with peace. Love & Light from my family to yours. Long Live Hovain
pic.twitter.com/ikmM9f5irn
— T.I. (@Tip) November 26, 2022
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Hovain was a true King of Relationships.
He had the endless bandwidth to show up both literally and figuratively for others.
A true connector with a hustler’s spirit.
An alchemist who perpetually turned lemons to lemonade.
He leaves a blueprint behind.
— karliehustle.nah (@THEkarliehustle) November 26, 2022
(@RobMarkman) 7.
I only know a few good men…… @Hovain was one of them .. his genuineness made him undeniably a golden individual!!
— little farma (@stylesp) November 27, 2022
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Rest well Hovain. One of the good guys who really loved this and showed love without hesitation.
— brandon / jinx / big jinx (@brandonjinx) November 26, 2022
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Hovain was generous in mind, spirit and soul. He gave his all to this culture and to the countless who are hurting today. May his memory be a blessing.
— ItsTheReal (@itsthereal) November 26, 2022
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I love you, man. @Hovain pic.twitter.com/RWLCXeqeSb
— Kazeem Famuyide
(@Kazeem) November 26, 2022
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Damn, RIP Hovain. A good BK dude who truly repped the culture and the borough. Rest well G
— Skyzoo (@skyzoo) November 26, 2022
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𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨, Hovain. 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨! pic.twitter.com/tmjS7nlq4m
— brian b.dot
miller (@bdotTM) November 26, 2022
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Hovain was one of the kindest, most involved, supportive and loving friends and collaborators you could ever have. Man this hurts.
— Van Lathan Jr (@VanLathan) November 26, 2022
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