Irv Gotti, Def Jam hip-hop exec and Murder Inc. co-founder, dies at 54
Gotti, born Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr. on June 26, 1970, was a key figure in the sound of ‘90s and 2000s hip-hop, when brash lyricism and outsized personalities blended seamlessly with pop hooks and R&B tenderness.
Irv Gotti, hip-hop mogul who co-founded Murder, Inc., dead at 54
Irv Gotti, the famed hip-hop music executive from New York City, has died at the age of 54. Def Jam Recordings shared a message on social media late Wednesday night confirming his death, saying the label is "deeply saddened.
Irv Gotti, Famed Hip-Hop Music Executive, Dies at 54
Irv Gotti, a music executive who founded Murder Inc. Records with his brother and built a hip-hop empire that produced some of the biggest rap and R&B albums of the early 21st century, has died at 54.
Irv Gotti, hip-hop mogul and producer, dead at 54
The Queens native responsible for some of hip hop's biggest acts reportedly passed away Wednesday in New York City.
Revolutionary hip-hop, R&B producer Irv Gotti suddenly dies at 54
Irv Gotti's signature production style was evident on hit songs including "I'm Real," "Always on Time" and "Foolish."
Irv Gotti, hip-hop producer and co-founder of Murder, Inc., dead at 54
Irv Gotti, the music producer who co-founded hip-hop label Murder, Inc., and signed stars such as Ja Rule, Ashanti and Lloyd, has died. He was 54.
Music executive and hip-hop producer Irv Gotti dies at 54
Irv Gotti, music producer and co-founder of Murder Inc. Records who helped launch the careers of artists like Ja Rule and Ashanti, has died. He was 54. Def Jam Recordings, the parent company of Gotti's Murder Inc. Records, confirmed his passing in a statement posted to Instagram Jan. 5, saying they are "deeply saddened at the loss."
Irv Gotti, Music Executive Who Create Murder Inc. Records, Dies at 54
Irv Gotti, a music mogul who founded Murder Inc. Records and was behind major hip-hop and R&B artists such as Ashanti and Ja Rule, has died
Irv Gotti, music producer and founder of hip-hop label Murder Inc., dies at 54
Irv Gotti, a music producer and founder of an influential rap label, has died, Def Jam Recordings said. He was 54. Gotti was best known as the head of Murder Inc. Records, an imprint of Def Jam that signed chart-topping artists like Ja Rule and Ashanti in the 90s and 2000s.
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