Murder Inc. Founder, Producer & Entrepreneur Irv Gotti Dead At 54

The music executive was a big influence on the hip-hop scene over the past quarter century.
Irv Gotti: The death of the music executive, who founded Murder Inc. Records, was announced on Feb. 5. He was 54. (Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)
By EJ Greig

Record executive and music producer Irving “Irv Gotti” Lorenzo passed away at age 54, with the cause of death yet to be confirmed. Gotti, known for producing records for artists like Jay-Z, DMX, and Ashanti, founded the record label Murder Inc. and was an executive at Def Jam Recordings. He played a significant role in shaping the careers of R&B and hip-hop artists in the ‘90s and 2000s, with notable producer credits on various hit songs. Gotti’s health struggles, including diabetes, were known, and his contributions to the music industry were widely recognized following his passing.

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