Irv GottiCo -founder of Murder Inc. Entries that have worked with artists including Ashanti and And ruleis dead at the age of 54.
Multitude of retail outlets confirmed the news On Wednesday, February 5th. The cause of death is not yet known, and HIP-HOP Record Executive and Manager Wack 100 to say Tmz Last year, Gotti recently suffered Stoke and was a diabetic.
“IRV has been struggling with diabetes for years, which made him have a slight stroke more than six months ago,” a Gothic representative told The Outlet in August 2024. “Since then, he changed his diet to eat more healthier S It is successful in making a full recovery. IRV is not in a rehabilitation facility. He is home with his family, enjoying life. “
The Hollywood Reporter It was first to announce the news of Gothic’s death.
An icon in the music industry, he was the producer and record -breaking director who founded Murder Inc. records. In 1998, of this label, a fingerprint of DEF Jam records, he signed JA Rule and Ashanti, as well as Jennifer Lopez., Kanye west., Fat Joe and EveS Gotti produces megahitis, including Lopez and Ja Rule “I’m Real (Remix of Murder)”, Ja Rule/Ashanti’s cooperation “Always on time” and “What is Louv?”
First built your name working at A&R in Def Jam; He signed there Dmx and produced the rapper’s debut album since 1998. It’s dark and hell is hotWhich passed the multi-platinum. Gotti was also a producer of Jay-z“Can I Live”, a song from the Rap legend album of 1996 Reasonable doubt.
“DEF JAM lost one of its most creative soldiers, who was hip-hop,” former Gotti colleague, CEO Lior Cohento say Thr in a statement. “When we were bent knee, he brought the heat and saved our asses. He comes from a very closely beautiful Queens family and is an honor and privilege to know him. IRV, you will miss you. “
Gotti navigated a dispute in 2000 when the FBI attacked Murder Inc.’s headquarters in New York while investigating Gotti’s relationship with drugs Kenneth “Supreme” McGriffS In January 2005, Goths and his brother, Chris Gottiwere accused of money laundering and conspiracy for money laundering. They were justified on the charges later that year.
Murder Inc. eventually changed its name to Inc. where Gotti produced Vanessa Carlton2007 album Heroes and thieves past Rick RubinS
Although Gothy’s career as a record artist never fully recovered after the scandal with his brother’s participation, he later collaborates with West on the songs of the performer “violent crimes” and “brothers” in 2018 and 2019.
In the meantime, the health of the manufacturer has decreased. Gotti appeared on “”Drink champions“A podcast in 2023 and said that diabetes” is beginning to worsen your body “and that it takes insulin” from time to time. “
