Irv Gotti, hip-hop mogul who co-founded Murder, Inc., dead at 54
Irv Gotti, the famed hip-hop music executive from New York City, has died at the age of 54. Def Jam Recordings shared a message on social media late Wednesday night confirming his death, saying the label is "deeply saddened.
Irv Gotti, Def Jam hip-hop exec and Murder Inc. co-founder, dies at 54
Gotti, born Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr. on June 26, 1970, was a key figure in the sound of ‘90s and 2000s hip-hop, when brash lyricism and outsized personalities blended seamlessly with pop hooks and R&B tenderness.
Irv Gotti, Streetwise Hip-Hop Music Mogul, Dies at 54
A founder of Murder Inc. Records, he helped launch the careers of Ja Rule and Ashanti and was credited as a producer on 28 records that made the Billboard Hot 100.
Ye, Ja Rule, And Hip-Hop Community React To Irv Gotti’s Death
Irv Gotti sadly passed away Wednesday night (Feb. 5) after suffering a stroke, and the Hip-Hop community paid its respects to the Murder Inc. visionary.
Hip-Hop Mogul and Producer for Ashanti, Ja Rule Passes Away at 54
Hip-Hop mogul and Murder Inc co-founder Irv Gotti has passed away at the age of 54. The young businessman and producer was found
Revolutionary hip-hop, R&B producer Irv Gotti suddenly dies at 54
Irv Gotti's signature production style was evident on hit songs including "I'm Real," "Always on Time" and "Foolish."
Hip-hop world mourns the death of producer Irv Gotti
Influential music producer Irv Gotti has died at the age of 54. Rapper 50 Cent and the label Def Jam Records honored him on social media with their obituaries.
Deaths of Hip-Hop Artists Reveal the Alarming State of Black Men’s Health
This story was originally published on Dec. 27, 2023. Murder Inc. co-founder Irv Gotti died Wednesday, joining the list of Black male hip-hop producers and artists who have passed away prematurely. While the cause of Gotti’s death is yet to be determined and was not listed in the official announcement of his passing,
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