6 February 2025<\/time>\n <\/p>\nRecord producer Irv Gotti has died aged 54. <\/p>\n
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Record producer Irv Gotti has died aged 54<\/p>\n
The Murder Inc. Records co-founder’s cause of death is not yet known, according to The Hollywood Reporter, who confirmed his passing.<\/p>\n
Irv – who worked with the likes of Jay-Z, Jennifer Lopez, Ja Rule, Ashanti and DMX – suffered a “minor” stroke early last year, and he had battled diabetes-related issues.<\/p>\n
Following the tragic news, the music world has paid tribute to Irv, including label Def Jam, where he got his big break. <\/p>\n
A statement on the company’s Instagram account reads: “Def Jam Recordings and the extended Def Jam family of artists, executives and employees, are deeply saddened at the loss of Irv Gotti. <\/p>\n
\n“His contributions at Def Jam, as both an A R executive and in partnership with Murder Inc., helped pave the way for the next generation of artists and producers, a force that reshaped the soundscape of hip-hop and R B. His creative genius and unwavering dedication to the culture birthed countless hits, defining an era of music that continues to resonate with fans worldwide. <\/p>\n
\n“Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all those who were touched by his work.”<\/p>\n
\nKanye West also paid tribute to Irv. <\/p>\n
\nYe shared the story about the record producer’s passing on his Instagram account, and he added a white dove emoji. <\/p>\n
\nIn tribute to Irv, 50 Cent posted a picture of himself smoking next to a grave headstone, which had “RIP” on, and he wrote: “I\u2019m smoking on dat Gotti pack, nah God bless him [white dove emoji] LOL (sic)”<\/p>\n
\nBorn Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr, the star worked as an A and R at Def Jam, where he was a catalyst in the likes of Jay-Z, Ja Rule and DMX joining the label.<\/p>\n
\nIrv also produced Jay’s tune ‘Can I Live’ from the rapper’s 1996 record ‘Reasonable Doubt’. <\/p>\n
\nHe went on to launch Murder Inc in New York City in 1998, and later in his career he co-produced Vanessa Carlton’s 2007 album ‘Heroes and Thieves’ alongside Rick Rubin and Stephan Jenkins.<\/p>\n
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