Irv Gotti, Murder Inc and Def Jam Recordings

Irv Gotti, Music Executive Behind Ja Rule and Ashanti and Founder of Murder Inc., Dies at 54
Following his tenure as A&R at Def Jam, Gotti founded Murder Inc. with his brother Chris Gotti in 1998 and released Ja Rule’s debut album “Venni Vetti Vecci” the following June. That album became a massive smash for both Ja Rule and Gotti, who executive produced the album and helmed every song on the project.
R.I.P. Irv Gotti, co-founder of Murder Inc. Records
Irving Lorenzo Jr.—known to the music world by his professional name, Irv Gotti—has died. Through his work, first for Def Jam Records, and then as the co-founder (with his brother Chris) of Murder Inc.
Irv Gotti, Co-Founder of Murder Inc. Records, Dies at 54
Alongside brother Chris, Irv Gotti (born Domingo Lorenzo Jr.) launched Murder Inc. in 1998 as an imprint of Def Jam. Ja Rule was the label’s flagship artist, and Murder Inc.’s first release was his 1999 debut album Venni Vetti Vecci, which included the rapper’s first top 40 Billboard Hot 100 hit “Holla Holla” (peaking at No. 35).
Irv Gotti, famed founder of Murder Inc., is dead at 54
Irv Gotti, the founder of Murder Inc. label that served as the launching pad for the prosperous careers of rapper Ja Rule and singer Ashanti, has died
Murder Inc.’s Irv Gotti Declared Dead At 54
Hip-hop producer Irv Gotti reportedly declared dead following rumors of a stroke. Family and official confirmation remain unclear amid speculation.
Murder Inc. Founder and Rapper Irv Gotti Dies at 54
Irv Gotti, the co-founder of Murder Inc. Records who helped make superstars out of Ja Rule and Ashanti, has died following a stroke. He was 54. Irv Gotti (born Domingo Lorenzo Jr.) and his brother Chris launched Murder Inc.
Irv Gotti, 54, hip-hop mogul and Murder Inc. founder, dies
Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr. (June 26, 1970 – February 5, 2025), professionally known as Irv Gotti (or DJ Irv), was an influential American record producer and
Irv Gotti, Murder Inc. Co-Founder, Dead At 54
Music producer and executive Irv Gotti was recently placed on a ventilator in the ICU after suffering another stroke earlier this week.
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Music Industry Mourns the Loss of Irv Gotti: The Man Behind Ja Rule and Ashanti’s Success Dies At 54
* Irv Gotti, the influential producer and music industry mogul known for launching the careers of artists like Ja Rule and Ashanti, has passed away at the age of 54, as confirmed by the Hollywood ...
Irv Gotti, Producer and Murder Inc. Records Co-Founder, Dies at 54 Years Old
Producer and Murder Inc. Records co-founder Irv Gotti has died at 54 years old.
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Irv Gotti reportedly suffers another stroke
Murder Inc. founder and mastermind Irv Gotti reportedly suffered a second, more severe stroke on Tuesday, Feb. 5, and could ...
Irv Gotti Health Struggles: What We Know as 50 Cent Reacts
Rumors are circulating on social media about the health of hip-hop mogul Irv Gotti in the wake of unconfirmed reports. What ...