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Ashanti Reacts to Irv Gotti's Death in Emotional Tribute: ‘We Made History'
Ashanti is opening up following the death of Irv Gotti. On Friday (Feb. 7), the R&B star shared a heartfelt tribute on social media to honor the Murder Inc. Records founder after his passing. "I can't believe things ended like
Irv Gotti’s Cause of Death: What We Know So Far After He Died
Gotti reportedly suffered from heart-related issues and strokes over the years before he died in February 2025.
Irv Gotti, Murder Inc. Records Founder Who Worked With Ashanti and Ja Rule, Dies at 54
Before launching Murder Inc. in New York City in 1998, Gotti worked as an A&R at Def Jam, where he helped bring DMX, Jay-Z and Ja Rule to the label. Under the moniker DJ Irv, he produced the song “Can I Live” from Jay-Z’s 1996 debut, Reasonable Doubt.
50 Cent Reacts to the Death of Longtime Rival Irv Gotti: See His Post
In the wake of Irv Gotti's death, his longtime rival, 50 Cent, has spoken out with some final words about the late Murder Inc. Records co-founder.
Irv Gotti, Grammy-winning producer for Ashanti and Ja Rule, dies at 54
Murder Inc. Records founder Irv Gotti has died at 54. He helped launch careers for talent such as Ashanti, DMX and Ja Rule.
50 Cent brutally mocks Murder Inc. co-founder Irv Gotti’s death after their bitter feud
Gotti (born Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr.) was known for co-founding the record label Murder Inc. Records in 1998, an imprint of Def Jam Recordings, gaining producer credits for hip-hop legends like Jay-Z, DMX, Kanye West, Ja Rule, Fat Joe, Eve and more.
Irv Gotti, Music Executive Behind Ja Rule and Ashanti and Co-Founder of Murder Inc., Dies at 54
Irv Gotti, the producer and music industry mogul who launched the careers of Ja Rule and Ashanti, has died at the age of 54, according to the Hollywood Reporter and sources close to the situation. A cause of death has not been confirmed,
Ja Rule & More React to the Death of Irv Gotti
The Hip-Hop world is reacting to the news of Irv Gotti's death. Of the reactions is Ja Rule, who spoke volumes through a simple heartbreak emoji.
Irv Gotti of Murder Inc. Records, who shaped Ashanti, Ja Rule’s careers, dies at 54
Irv Gotti, the music executive, songwriter and producer behind the reign of hip-hop and R&B stars Ja Rule and Ashanti in the early 2000s, has died. Gotti, the music mogul who co-founded Murder Inc. Records, was 54.
Ye, Def Jam, 50 Cent & More React to Irv Gotti's Death: ‘A Force That Reshaped the Soundscape of Hip-Hop and R&B'
Records co-founder Irv Gotti on Wednesday (Feb. 5), tributes poured in from the hip-hop world, including from the label where he got his start, Def Jam. Gotti started out in A&R at the hip-hop label,
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. Tributes poured in from voices around the culture,
Ja Rule, Def Jam, Kanye West & More Mourn Irv Gotti’s Death
Irv Gotti, the legendary Hip-Hop producer and Murder Inc. co-founder has passed away at the age of 54 after suffering a ...
Irv Gotti, Murder Inc. record label founder who launched Ja Rule and Ashanti to stardom, dies at 54
Irv Gotti, the Murder Inc. Records label executive who helped launch Ja Rule and Ashanti to stardom, has died at age 54.
Irv Gotti, Famed Music Exec Known For Signing Ashanti And Ja Rule, Has Died At Age 54
Irv Gotti, a respected music producer, entrepreneur, and record executive, has died at the age of 54. Although his cause of ...
20 Biggest Hot 100 Hits for Irv Gotti's Murder Inc.: ‘Foolish', ‘Always on Time' & More
At the turn of the millennium, Irv Gotti – who died Wednesday at age 54 – helped bring a new class of hip-hop and R&B acts to fame as the co-founder of Murder Inc. Records. Also known as The Inc.