Irv Gotti
American record producer (1970–2025)
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Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr., professionally known as Irv Gotti or DJ Irv, was an American record producer. He co-founded the record label Murder Inc. Records in 1998, which was an imprint of Def Jam Recordings. Irv is credited with having helped discover or sign rappers Jay-Z, DMX, and Ja Rule, as well as singers Ashanti and Lloyd. He executively produced the debut albums for DMX's It's Dark and Hell Is Hot, Ja Rule's Venni Vetti Vecci, Ashanti's self titled, and Lloyd's Southside.
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![]() Ja Rule, Fat Joe & More React to Death of Murder Inc. Records Founder Irv Gotti | THR News Video Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 02:07Published | |
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Irv Gotti Funeral Brings Out Tons of Hip Hop & R&B SuperstarsIrv Gotti's funeral service went down in NYC on Wednesday ... and the late music czar's industry friends all supported his final sendoff!!! Sources from inside the funeral service tell TMZ Hip Hop that..TMZ.com - Published | |
Ashanti Mourns Irv Gotti While Reflecting on Complicated RelationshipAshanti has broken her silence on the death of Irv Gotti ... and her heartfelt message made it clear she cared for him deeply ... but it certainly wasn't always great between the duo. In her IG message..TMZ.com - Published | |
Daymond John Believes Irv Gotti Would Laugh Off 50 Cent 'RIP' PostDaymond John is mourning the loss of his childhood friend Irv Gotti, like countless others in the music industry -- and believes his late friend would have had a hearty LOL at 50 Cent's "tribute." TMZ..TMZ.com - Published | |
Ja Rule Pays Tribute to Late Friend and Collaborator Irv GottiJa Rule is mourning the loss of music legend Irv Gotti ... who launched the rapper's career in the '90s and elevated him in the early '00s. Following word of the Murder Inc. cofounder's death, Ja Rule..TMZ.com - Published | |
'Visionary' music producer behind nearly 30 chart hits dies aged 54![]() Sky News - Published | |
50 Cent Trolls Irv Gotti on Instagram After Producer's Death50 Cent trolled Irv Gotti's death on Instagram, writing "LOL" as he was pictured next to a tombstone emblazoned with the phrase "RIP." The rapper jumped on IG after news broke Wednesday that Irv had..TMZ.com - Published | |
Irv Gotti Dead at 54Music mega producer Irv Gotti -- who worked with big acts like DMX, Ja Rule and Ashanti -- is dead ... TMZ has confirmed. Multiple sources close to his family tell us he died Wednesday in New York..TMZ.com - Published | |
Wack100 Claims Irv Gotti Has Suffered a Stroke & Is Now Walking With a CaneMusic producer Irv Gotti -- who has worked with the likes of Ja Rule, Ashanti and DMX -- has reportedly suffered a stroke ... hip hop legend Wack100 claims. The famed talent manager shared the..TMZ.com - Published | |
50 Cent Teases Irv Gotti Over Ashanti and Nelly Relationship Rumors50 Cent is stomping all over Irv Gotti's broken heart in light of the fact Ashanti and Nelly appear to be an item once again!!! On Monday, 50 reposted Ashanti and Nelly's weekend touchy-feely..TMZ.com - Published | |