Irv Gotti, the record executive and music producer who co-founded Murder Inc. Records, has passed away at age 54. Gotti is known for working closely with superstars like Ashanti, Ja Rule, and DMX.
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Details On Irv Gottiโs Passing
The Hollywood Reporter broke the news of the music mogulโs death, though his cause of death still remains unknown at this time. TMZ later confirmed the story, sharing that Irv Gottiโs family revealed he passed away in New York City on Wednesday, Feb. 5.
In August 2024, The Shade Room shared that Irv Gotti experienced a stroke, according to his representative. At the time, TMZ reported that music manager Wack 100 shared news about Gottiโs medical emergency during a podcast appearance. Wack also claimed that people were allegedly keeping his health issues โunder wraps.โ Irv, however, openly discussed his struggles with diabetes, admitting he often skipped taking insulin. TMZ also noted that doctors reportedly urged him to change his diet, but he confessed he had a hard time sticking to it.
More About Irv Gottiโs Career & Legacy
Irv Gotti built a legacy career in hip-hop over the years. He produced โCan I Liveโ on Jay-Zโs iconic โReasonable Doubtโ album. During his time at Def Jam, he signed the late DMX and served as executive producer for the rapperโs debut album, โItโs Dark and Hell is Hot.โ
Gotti later launched his own record label, Murder Inc., under Def Jam, kicking things off with Ja Ruleโs debut album, โVenni Vetti Vecci.โ
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Social Media & Celebrities Share Reactions To Irv Gottiโs Tragic Passing
Once Irv Gottiโs death was confirmed, friends and celebrities started recalling special memories with him on Instagram and reacting to the news. Jamie Foxx, Lance Gross, Kanye West, Tyrin Turner, and Marc Lamont Hill all showed love and shared their condolences. Swipe below to see some of their posts.
While social media users flooded The Shade Roomโs comment section with condolences, reflecting on Irv Gottiโs impact with Murder Inc. and the iconic hits he helped create.
Instagram user @luv_my_butterfly wrote, โMurder Inc put out a ton of hits. Prayers to his family, friends, & fans. Sad day for Hip Hop! RIP ๐๐ฝ๐๏ธโย
Instagram user @snackaveli864 wrote, โRip To a pioneer. Before 50 murder inc was the early 2000โs young money records.โย
While Instagram user @charlizeiyanna wrote, โ54 is so young ๐ขโย
Then Instagram user @christina_mcallister87 wrote, โLawdddโฆ I told February to get in here, sit down and donโt touch nothing!!! Smhโฆ ๐ฉ๐ฉ RIPโย
Another Instagram user @iamlalavuitton wrote, โGlad he got his flowers on Drink Champs while he was alive ๐๐พโย
Instagram user @bml._ wrote, โDang I just seen this on fb and was hoping it wasnโt true ๐ข rip gotti โน๏ธ๐ฅบโย
While another Instagram user @afewgaineybluez wrote, โOh my goodnessโ murder inc music def shaped my middle school, high school, & early college years ๐๏ธโย
Instagram user @muvachinkk__ wrote, โHe gave us the best music from his label you just had to be there. Damn ๐ข RIP ๐๏ธโย
Finally, Instagram user @dglewis_ย wrote, โWeโve lost so many hip hop legends within the last 2 yearsโฆโฆ.. We gotta appreciate them ๐ค๐พโย
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