Irv Gotti Speaks Out Following Backlash Over Interview About DMX: “I Apologize For Talking Out Of Turn”
As we previously reported, Irv Gotti faced major backlash over his interview with Chicago’s 107.5 WGCI’s morning show where he explained that DMX died from smoking fentanyl-laced crack cocaine. Although Gotti was a very close friend to DMX, fans were upset to hear the news from him, and also because an official toxicology report has yet to be released to the public.
Many DMX fans and celebrities like 50 Cent slammed the Murda Ink co-founder for his comments on the radio show, calling him an “idiot.” Swizz Beatz agreed under 50 Cent’s comment section that it was a “Bozo move” for Gotti to share those details. Rapper Jadakiss also commented “Wing.” However, there were some fans who defended Gotti, with some pointing out that those details that he shared on the radio show were already out there.
While Gotti didn’t react to 50 Cent or others who called him out, he has decided to speak out to set the record straight and also to apologize for “talking out of turn.” Here’s what he had to say:
“1st off. Let me say again. How much I love my nigga X. The fact that this is coming into Question is the only reason why I feel the need to address the bullshit. I love X and love him Unconditionally and that won’t change til I die. Dog Love. Now the interview I did for @wgci and @kendragmedia is the interview where I said what I said about DMX. Now Everything I said. Had already been reported in the media. If you look back at @balleralert and @theshaderoom and other media outlets. everything I said had been out there already. I did not break anything I said. But you know what. I understand. No one wanted to hear it from me. And for that I am truly sorry. To ever make people think. I don’t love my nigga X. Anybody that knows me or knew X. Cannot ever front like me and X didn’t share a special bond. I put my whole career on the line for X. And did things for X that is unquestionable. Our relationship grew and grew to the point where I feel I understood X and the love he wanted. That’s why I say DOG LOVE. Unconditional LOVE is what I gave X.”
He went on to say, “It didn’t matter to me anything he was doing. I loved him. And always would try and do the best for him. I spoke with @tasherasimmons Who I love also. And I apologized as soon as I seen it went left. I explained to her I was only saying things that I heard reported already. To which she said they don’t know if it’s real yet. They are waiting for the doctors to come back and tell them. Then which I apologized even more. For repeating what had been reported. I apologize to my brothers @general_over_everything and @waahdean They know exactly where my heart is with X. And where my heart is with them. We have done things together. That will never change how I feel about them. They are my brothers. Again. I apologize for talking out of turn. In my defense. I honestly thought I wasn’t saying anything that everyone didn’t hear already. If anyone thinks the love I have for X is nothing but genuine unconditional love. Just look at our history. Really look at it. And there is no way you can think that. Love you X. Until I die and see you again. #ripdmx #doglove #ruffryders #family“
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