Legendary hip-hop mogul who worked with DMX and Jennifer Lopez dies aged 54
Irv Gotti, the founder of Murder Inc. Records, has died at the age of 54. The music mogul's cause of death is not known at this time
Irv Gotti, the founder of Murder Inc. Records, has died at the age of 54. The music mogul's cause of death is not known at this timeIrv Gotti has died
Irv Gotti, the founder of the Murder Inc. record label, has passed away at the age of 54.
As reported by the Hollywood Reporter, the cause of his death remains unknown. His passing comes after he suffered a stroke and was admitted to a recovery centre, according to Wack100 who spoke to TMZ in August 2024.
Wack100 also claimed to have a photo of Irv Gotti using a cane and noted that he had "lost a lot of weight."
A representative from Irv's team explained that the music producer had been "struggling with diabetes for years, which caused him to have a minor stroke over six months ago."
The rep further stated that Irv "had since changed his diet to eating more healthy. He's been successful in making a full recovery. Irv is not in a rehab facility. He is at home with his family, enjoying life.", reports the Mirror US.
Irv cco-founded Murder Inc. with his brother Chris Gotti in 1998 and also became a popular producer and hitmaker for Jennifer Lopez, Ja Rule, the late rapper DMZ and Ashanti, among other top hip-hop and R&B figures.
During an appearance on the Drink Champs podcast in August 2023, Irv openly discussed his health struggles, revealing that his diabetes had begun "deteriorating" his body and he didn't have his condition under control despite having it "forever."
He confessed that his illness was "hereditary," and admitted that he wasn't consistent with taking his insulin. Following the news of his death, musicians and celebrities, including rapper 50 Cent, took to social media to address reports that Irv was on life support shortly before he died.
Sharing a screenshot of a report claiming Irv was "on life support" with loved ones gathering for final goodbyes, the 'Wanksta' rapper posted, "Damn I wanted him to see my new shows yo! ."
Meanwhile, Russell Simmons, the record executive who co-founded the hip-hop label Def Jam Recordings, shared the same update, adding that he's "praying" for Irv's "full recovery."
The Def Jam Recordings founder âfun,â âinspiredâ and âgood hearted person,â noting that those his âage and younger ⊠are seeing the effects of toxic food and a toxic environment.â
Irv was formerly married to Debbie Lorenzo from the early 2000s to 2013, and the ex couple share three kids, Angie, and sons JJ and Sonny.
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