Murder Inc Founder Behind Ashanti & Ja Rule, Gotti Is Dead

 

Irv Gotti, the co-founder of Murder Inc. Records who helped make superstars out of Ja Rule and Ashanti, has d!ed following a stroke. He was 54.

His de@th was confirmed on Wednesday, February 5. Gotti’s passing comes after rumours claimed he had suffered another stroke and brain bleed.

Gotti was born Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr., and is famous for co-founding the record label Murder Inc. Records in 1998, an imprint of Def Jam Recordings. He gained producer credits for hip-hop stars like Jay-Z, DMX, Kanye West, Ja Rule, Fat Joe, Eve and more.

The circumstances surrounding Gotti’s last moments have not been disclosed yet. Sources only told AllHipHop that he was “declared dead” on Wednesday morning.

Gotti, who had a history of health issues, including diabetes, opened up about his battle with the disease back in 2023.

Gotti is notably credited as a producer on various hits, including DMX’s first studio album, ‘It’s Dark and Hell is Hot’ (1998), Ja Rules’ ‘Between Me and You,’ Ashanti’s ‘Foolish,’ Fat Joe’s ‘What’s Luv,’ and more.

MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.