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, 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.
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Irv Gotti sadly passed away Wednesday night (Feb. 5) after suffering a stroke, and the Hip-Hop community paid its respects to the Murder Inc. visionary.
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.
Iconic record mogul, hip-hop producer dies at 54
Record executive and music producer Irv Gotti, best known for founding the Murder Inc. label, has died. He was 54. A cause of death has not been announced nor is it known yet when and where he died, but he suffered from diabetes and had a stroke in 2024, according to reports from The Hollywood Reporter, the New York Times, and Good Morning America.
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."
Hip-hop world mourns the death of producer Irv Gotti
Influential music producer Irv Gotti has died at the age of 54. Rapper 50 Cent and the label Def Jam Records honored him on social media with their obituaries.
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This story was originally published on Dec. 27, 2023. Murder Inc. co-founder Irv Gotti died Wednesday, joining the list of Black male hip-hop producers and artists who have passed away prematurely. While the cause of Gotti’s death is yet to be determined and was not listed in the official announcement of his passing,
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