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. Recordings,

Gotti produced nearly 30 Hot 100 chart hits in the US for artists including Ashanti, Ja Rule, Ye, DMX, Fat Joe, Mary J Blige and Jay-Z.

Irv Gotti, a famed music producer and founder of the hip-hop label Murder Inc., died. He was 54. "It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Irving 'Irv Gotti' Lorenzo,

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.

Irv Gotti, who founded Murder Inc. Records and produced albums for Ja Rule, Ashanti, and DMX, has died. He was 54. The Hollywood Reporter first reported the news on February 5. Def Jam Recordings also confirmed Gotti’s death,

Irv Gotti, the Murder Inc. Records founder and music producer who worked with DMX, Aaliyah, Kanye West and Jay-Z, has died. He was 54. The Grammy winner reportedly died on Wednesday in New York City, his family told multiple media outlets. Although he had faced health issues in the past, a cause of death was …

Irv Gotti, the record executive and entrepreneur has died at 54 years old. His cause of death is currently unknown.

Music mogul Irv Gotti — who cofounded Murder Inc. and worked with Jay-Z, Jennifer Lopez, and Kanye West — has died. He was 54.

Irv Gotti, the music producer and Murder Inc. co-founder known for his work with various artists including Ashanti, Ja Rule and Jennifer Lopez, has died at the age of 54.

As per TMZ, record producer and executive Irv Gotti passed away on Wednesday, February 5, at 54 years old. Although the cause of his death wasn’t revealed, Gotti has been dealing with health issues since he suffered a stroke in August 2024.