Irv Gotti, the record executive and music producer who co-founded Murder Inc. Records, has passed away at age 54. Gotti is understood for working closely with superstars like Ashanti, Ja Rule, and DMX.
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Details On Irv Gotti’s Passing
The Hollywood Reporter broke the news of the music mogul’s death, though his reason behind death still stays unknown at the moment. TMZ later confirmed the story, sharing that Irv Gotti’s family revealed he passed away in Recent York City on Wednesday, Feb. 5.
More About Irv Gotti’s Profession & Legacy
Irv Gotti built a legacy profession in hip-hop over time. He produced ‘Can I Live’ on Jay-Z’s iconic ‘Reasonable Doubt’ album. During his time at Def Jam, he signed the late DMX and served as executive producer for the rapper’s debut album, ‘It’s Dark and Hell is Hot.’
Gotti later launched his own record label, Murder Inc., under Def Jam, kicking things off with Ja Rule’s debut album, ‘Venni Vetti Vecci.’
Social Media & Celebrities Share Reactions To Irv Gotti’s Tragic Passing
Once Irv Gotti’s death was confirmed, friends and celebrities began recalling special memories with him on Instagram and reacting to the news. Jamie Foxx, Lance Gross, Kanye West, Tyrin Turner, and Marc Lamont Hill all showed love and shared their condolences. Swipe below to see a few of their posts.
Instagram user @luv_my_butterfly wrote, “Murder Inc put out a ton of hits. Prayers to his family, friends, & fans. Sad day for Hip Hop! RIP 🙏🏽🕊️”
Instagram user @snackaveli864 wrote, “Rip To a pioneer. Before 50 murder inc was the early 2000’s young money records.”
While Instagram user @charlizeiyanna wrote, “54 is so young 😢”
Then Instagram user @christina_mcallister87 wrote, “Lawddd… I told February to get in here, sit down and don’t touch nothing!!! Smh… 😩😩 RIP”
One other Instagram user @iamlalavuitton wrote, “Glad he got his flowers on Drink Champs while he was alive 🙏🏾”
Instagram user @bml._ wrote, “Dang I just seen this on fb and hoped it wasn’t true 😢 rip gotti ☹️🥺”
While one other Instagram user @afewgaineybluez wrote, “Oh my goodness— murder inc music def shaped my middle school, highschool, & early college years 🕊️”
Instagram user @muvachinkk__ wrote, “He gave us the very best music from his label you simply needed to be there. Rattling 😢 RIP 🕊️”
Finally, Instagram user @dglewis_ wrote, “We’ve lost so many hip hop legends inside the last 2 years…….. We gotta appreciate them 🤞🏾”
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