Irv Gotti (1970-2024) Obituary: Murder Inc. Records Co-Founder Remembered for Work with Artists Like Jennifer Lopez, Ja Rule & DMX

Irv Gotti, Famed Murder Inc. Records Co-Founder, Dies at 54
(3:12 GMT, 6 February 2025 | Updated: 03:19 GMT, 6 February 2025)
By Brian Marks for DailyMail.com

Irv Gotti in Newark, New Jersey (2022). The music mogul’s cause of death remains unknown.

Key Details:

• Cause of death undisclosed, but Gotti suffered a minor stroke in 2024 linked to diabetes.
• The producer and label executive co-founded Murder Inc. Records in 1998, shaping hip-hop and R&B with hits for Jennifer Lopez, Ja Rule, DMX, and Ashanti.

Health Struggles and Career Legacy

Irv Gotti (born Irving Lorenzo Jr.), 54, passed away on February 6, 2025. While the exact cause remains unknown, his health had declined following a stroke in early 2024. A representative confirmed the stroke was tied to his ongoing battle with diabetes, which led to mobility issues — he was photographed using a cane in August 2024.

Gotti’s career soared as a producer and songwriter, crafting chart-toppers like Jennifer Lopez’s Ain’t It Funny (Murder Remix) and Ja Rule’s Always on Time. His label, Murder Inc., became synonymous with gritty, genre-defining tracks, earning him a reputation as a hip-hop heavyweight.

Tributes and Industry Impact

Fans and collaborators mourned his death, recalling his ear for talent and relentless work ethic. Artists like Ashanti, whose career he championed, credited him with transforming her into a Grammy-winning star. DMX, another frequent collaborator, worked with Gotti on iconic tracks before his death in 2021.

Despite legal battles and label controversies in the 2000s, Gotti’s influence endured. He later launched Tales, a TV series dramatizing Murder Inc.’s rise, further cementing his cultural footprint.

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(Image: Murder Inc. Records’ logo, 2001)

Murder Inc. Records became a powerhouse under Gotti’s leadership.

Final Note:
Gotti’s death leaves a void in music history, but his pioneering sound and mentorship ensure his legacy lives on.

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