{"id":140573,"date":"2022-11-27T04:42:05","date_gmt":"2022-11-27T04:42:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/hovain-hylton-one-of-hip-hops-most-beloved-managers-has-died\/"},"modified":"2022-11-27T04:42:05","modified_gmt":"2022-11-27T04:42:05","slug":"hovain-hylton-one-of-hip-hops-most-beloved-managers-has-died","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/hovain-hylton-one-of-hip-hops-most-beloved-managers-has-died\/","title":{"rendered":"Hovain Hylton, One Of Hip Hop’s Most Beloved Managers, Has Died"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hovain Hylton, the beloved manager and music mogul, has passed away, his family have confirmed.<\/p>\n

In a message shared to his official Instagram account, it was revealed that the Hip Hop manager (real name Jonathan \u201cHovain\u201d Hylton) died at his home on Friday (November 25). A cause of death has not yet been revealed.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt 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,\u201d the message began. \u201cHe was a beloved and devoted father, husband, son, brother and a proud Brooklyn representative.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe’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.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Brooklyn native got his start in the entertainment industry by shadowing late boxing promoter, Butch Lewis. \u201cWorking with Butch showed me how to be self-made,\u201d Hovain said in a bio on his official website. \u201cButch was the ultimate businessman, he always closed the deal and never made any excuses.\u201d<\/p>\n

From there, he teamed up with Randall \u201cSickamore\u201d Medford as part of the Famous Firm, through which the duo managed the career of Rich Hil, Tommy Hilfiger’s son, as well as launching the Famous Factory live show series with XXL<\/em> Magazine.<\/p>\n

Hovain later established Hovain Hylton Management, where he not only managed artists, but also initiated huge brand deals and marketing strategies. With 10-plus years experience in the music industry, some of the biggest names in music and culture have entrusted Hovain with their careers.<\/p>\n

Some of the artists Hovain has worked with include Busta Rhymes, Lloyd Banks, Troy Ave, Dave East, Rob Markman, Young Guru, Wale, Karen Civil and more.<\/p>\n

Tributes have begun to pour in on social media for the Brooklyn native.<\/p>\n

Young Guru, who was managed by Hovain, wrote: \u201cI 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 [six broken heart emojis] @hovain you were special.\u201d<\/p>\n

A-Trak called Hovain \u201ca pillar of New York Hip Hop\u201d in his tribute. \u201cCan’t believe Hovain passed, wtf. He was one of the good ones. Everyone loved him. A pillar of New York hip hop, of hip hop in general, just a good guy. Damn,\u201d he wrote on Twitter.<\/p>\n

Westside Gunn, who praised Hovain for being one of Griselda’s \u201cbiggest supporters,\u201d wrote: \u201c@Hovain was one of Griselda biggest supporters he would help anyway possible I’m forever grateful [two palms out emojis] RIP HOVAIN the dot connector.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Can’t believe Hovain passed, wtf. He was one of the good ones. Everyone loved him. A pillar of New York hip hop, of hip hop in general, just a good guy. Damn.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Nappin 4Tay (@atrak) November 26, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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@Hovain<\/a> was one of Griselda biggest supporters he would help anyway possible I’m forever grateful \ud83e\udd32\ud83c\udffd\ud83e\udd32\ud83c\udffd RIP HOVAIN the dot connector<\/p>\n

\u2014 WESTSIDEGUNN (@WESTSIDEGUNN) November 26, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u201cDamn.. RIP @Hovain .. one of the kindest, most solid guys I ever met in this game. Always checked on me when shit was dark,\u201d wrote Belly. \u201cYou’ll be missed brother [three dove emojis]\u201d<\/p>\n

Bay Area rapper LaRussell tweeted: \u201cLong Live The Greatest [two prayer emojis and black heart emoji]. @Hovain went so hard for me. He’s been lining up plays for me since the day we met. I wouldn’t be where I am without Hov telling EVERY single person he knew about me. ‘It Was God’s Plan, It Was Your Will.’ \u2013 Hovain\u201d<\/p>\n

Hit-Boy revealed that Hovain had reached out to him recently to do some music with his client and former G-Unit rapper Lloyd Banks. \u201cHovain had just hit me up about doing some music with lloyd banks [prayer emoji] God bless his family.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDamn, RIP Hovain,\u201d Skyzoo wrote. \u201cA good BK dude who truly repped the culture and the borough. Rest well G [prayer and dove emojis]\u201d<\/p>\n

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Damn.. RIP @Hovain<\/a> .. one of the kindest, most solid guys I ever met in this game. He always checked on me when shit was dark. You’ll be missed brother \ud83d\udd4a\ud83d\udd4a\ud83d\udd4a<\/p>\n

\u2014 MICRO JORDAN (@reBELLYus) November 26, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Long Live The Greatest \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\udda4@Hovain<\/a> went so hard for me. He’s been lining up plays for me since the day we met. I wouldn’t be where I am without Hov telling EVERY single person he knew about me. <\/p>\n

“It Was God’s Plan, It Was Your Will.” \u2013 Hovain pic.twitter.com\/pE8zExoZpt<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 LaRussell (@LaRussellGC) November 26, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Hovain had just hit me up about doing some music with lloyd banks \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe God bless his family<\/p>\n

\u2014 Hit-Boy (@Hit_Boy) November 26, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Damn, RIP Hovain. A good BK dude who truly repped the culture and the borough. Rest well G \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd\ud83d\udd4a<\/p>\n

\u2014 Skyzoo (@skyzoo) November 26, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

HipHopDX<\/em> sends its condolences to the friends and family of Hovain. You can see more tributes to the late music manager below.<\/p>\n

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Damn man \ud83d\ude1e\ud83d\ude1e\ud83d\ude1e rip Hovain \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffc\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffc such a solid guy<\/p>\n

\u2014 RUSS (@russdiemon) November 26, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

\u2014 ItsTheReal (@itsthereal) November 26, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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RIP @Hovain<\/a> .. \u201cFrom God we come and to Him we shall all return \u201c \ud83d\ude4f\ud83d\ude4f\ud83d\ude4f https:\/\/t.co\/VJeQ2MKMoA<\/p>\n

\u2014 DJ Green Lantern (@DJGREENLANTERN) November 26, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Sad Day in Hip Hop.
RIP @Hovain<\/a> \ud83d\udc94 pic.twitter.com\/CTNFk9l6PL<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Termanology (@TermanologyST) November 26, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Hovain was always a great person with a passion for the culture and the artists he helped develop. Tremendous loss to the culture and community. <\/p>\n

RIP Hovain \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udfff\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udfff\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udfff https:\/\/t.co\/JfrHmka2gT<\/p>\n

\u2014 TheCompanyMan.eth \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 (@TheCompanyMan) November 26, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Rest well Hovain. One of the good guys who really loved this and showed love without hesitation.<\/p>\n

\u2014 brandon \/ jinx \/ big jinx (@brandonjinx) November 26, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Hovain was one of the kindest dudes in the music biz. I have been nagging him about a Banks verse for real late 2 constantly \u2026 always warm ..never got annoyed with my nagging .. just a sweet soul <\/p>\n

RIP Hovain<\/p>\n

\u2014 Real Late 2 Soon Come (@Rosenbergradio) November 26, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Life is precious and you never know how much of it you have left. Hovain tweeted this 24 hours ago. Now he’s gone. Spend the time you have on this earth to your greatest capacity and love the people who love you. RIP Hovain. pic.twitter.com\/z8DRUyny87<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 DJ Vlad \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 (@djvlad) November 26, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Van Lathan Jr (@VanLathan) November 26, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\ud835\udde7\ud835\udddb\ud835\uddd4\ud835\udde1\ud835\uddde \ud835\uddec\ud835\udde2\ud835\udde8, Hovain. \ud835\udde7\ud835\udddb\ud835\uddd4\ud835\udde1\ud835\uddde \ud835\uddec\ud835\udde2\ud835\udde8! pic.twitter.com\/tmjS7nlq4m<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 brian b.dot\u2122 miller (@bdotTM) November 26, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Oh my god, RIP to Hovain and condolences to his family and friends. Hovain was always a good dude and always showed nothing but love and respect. Prayers to his loved ones \ud83d\udc94 https:\/\/t.co\/mKBzS9Pw7h<\/p>\n

\u2014 Ibrahim H. (@KingOfQueenz) November 26, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Terrible news. Rest in Peace @Hovain<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/cGOW57JZnF<\/p>\n

\u2014 \u1d0b\u1d00\u1d1b\u029c\u028f \u026a\u1d00\u0274\u1d05\u1d0f\u029f\u026a, \u1d0d.\u1d00. (s\u029c\u1d07\/\u029c\u1d07\u0280) (@kath3000) November 26, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Literally just told lil bro Happy birthday a week ago\u2026. My condolences to your wife, daughters and family\u2026 Rest easy @Hovain<\/a> \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\udda4<\/p>\n

\u2014 Mack Maine (@mackmaine) November 26, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\ud83d\ude33 DAMN!!!! RIP HOVAIN MY LIL BRO!!! \ud83d\udc94\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd https:\/\/t.co\/asGVgnLlId<\/p>\n

\u2014 BEN BALLER\u2122 (@BENBALLER) November 26, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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RIP to Hovain. kind soul. Always showed love. ALWAYS. Industry lost a very important person<\/p>\n

\u2014 IG: Mickey.Factz (@MickeyFactz) November 26, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n