Irv Gotti, also known as Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr., died at 54. He is known for collaborating with musicians like Ja Rule, DMX, and Ashanti and for cofounding his record label, Murder Inc.
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Details surrounding his death are unknown, but his family confirmed he died Wednesday in New York City, according to TMZ. Since having a stroke last year, the music producer has reportedly struggled with his health and needed to use a cane to walk. He has been candid about his fight with diabetes, admitting that he had not been taking his insulin consistently and that his doctors had advised him to alter his diet.
The famed music producer had his start in the industry by producing “Can I Live” on Jay-Z’s debut album, “Reasonable Doubt,” and signed DMX to Def Jam along with serving as executive producer for the late rapper’s first studio album, “It’s Dark As Hell and Hell is Hot.” Then, under Def Jam, he cofounded and established his label, Murder Inc., and put out Ja Rule’s debut album, “Venni Vetti Vecci.” He has also worked with Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Toni Braxton, Vanessa Carlson, and Jennifer Lopez.
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Fans also reacted to the news of Gotti’s death with memories of the hits he produced throughout his career.
Gotti also discussed his life and career in the 2022 BET documentary, “The Murder Inc Story.” The executive and music producer is survived by his three children: Sonny, Angie, and JJ.
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