From The Hollywood Reporter
Irv Gotti, a noted record executive, music producer and entrepreneur best known as the founder of Murder Inc. Records, has died, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. He was 54.
The cause of death has not been announced, but the music mogul did suffer a number of strokes in recent years and had also battled diabetes-related issues.
Rising to prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Gotti, born Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr., played a key role in hip-hop and R&B records of the time, working with artists like Ja Rule, Ashanti and DMX, each of whom saw massive commercial success. His signature production style blended hip-hop beats with melodic hooks and influenced a wave of rap and R&B crossover hits that were inescapable from 2001 to 2004. Among them: several multi-platinum smashes with Ja Rule and Jennifer Lopez, including “I’m Real” and “Ain’t It Funny.” With Ashanti, Ja Rule landed another hit with “Always on Time,” and she, as a solo artist, charted with “Foolish,” “Rain on Me” and “Mesmerize.”
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.
13 comments:
I don't know anything about this guy other than his alleged involvement with Ashanti and that his last name was never Gotti.
RIP, bruh.
And we won't forget how 50 acted like an ignorant azz while you were on your way out.
We also won't forget Irv on Drink Champs 2 years ago being absolutely vile about Ashanti and calling her out her name.
Irv wasn't no angel but he sure know how to make good music and videos Rest Easy my man
@7:03 Before today, I thought Gotti was his last name. Anyway, it's the end of an era...RIP
Not Gotti. Not Noriega. Not Nas Escobar.
He may have been a POS but he was somebody's son. So long!
I remember Irv Gotti from his reality series Gotti's Way, where he openly cheated on his wife, refused to divorce her and clown artists. He appeared to be a pretty good father, so my prayers and condolences go out to them.
Rest in peace.
REST PEACEFULLY, IRVING DOMINGO LORENZO.
THANKS FOR THE MUSIC.
EVERYTHING ELSE YOU ALLEGEDLY DONE AIN'T MY BUSINESS. IT'S GOD'S JOB TO HOLD YOU ACCOUNTABLE & YOU'RE IN HIS HANDS NOW.
Thank you for your contribution to the culture and music industry.
He acted like an @$$ towards women. Him and DameD have similar narcissistic personalities. Will Doodoo Diddy be next?
Condolensces to his children
Wow just 54 yrs old Bruh so sad. Let him rest in peace and let God give him just rewards. So sad for family. We have all far from grace so let it go.
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