Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr., known professionally as Irv Gotti, the renowned American record producer, passed away on February 5, 2024, at the age of 54.

In a statement issued late Wednesday, his company Def Jam Recordings, the parent company of Murder Inc., confirmed Gotti's death. The news was also published by TMZ, People, and The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday. However, they did not reveal the cause of death and instead cited anonymous sources.

Gotti's agents acknowledged in August of last year that he had experienced a "minor stroke" at the beginning of 2024. However, they also mentioned that he had been successful in achieving a full recovery. Apart from this, he was also battling diabetes.

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Irv Gotti helped various artists become chartbusters

Gotti has been called the godfather to many artists in the music business, including Ashanti, DMX, and Kayne West. During the 1990s and early 2000s, he helped them rocket to the top of the Billboard charts. After achieving huge success, he went on to help co-found one of the powerful rap labels called Murder Inc. Records in early 2000. The group has sold more than 30 million records in the international arena and boasts artists who have multiple platinum sales records. Its hip-hop and R&B singles include "Foolish" and "Rock With U," as well as Ja Rule's "Always On Time" and "Livin It Up," also racked up numerous favourable reviews.

Gotti's reputation was marred by long-standing feuds and money laundering accusations

Although he became a household name, Gotti's reputation was marred by Ja Rule's long-running feud with 50 Cent and in 2003 by a raid on the headquarters of his label by suspected money laundering federal agents. Gotti and his brother were indicted on money laundering charges two years later, but were acquitted on all the charges.st of the scandals, Gotti changed the name of Murder Inc. to The Inc. Vanessa Carlton joined the label in the late 2000s, and it went on to release albums by Ashanti and R&B singer Lloyd. However, the firm suffered when musicians left and distribution agreements fell through.

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After his death, he left behind his ex-wife, Debbie Lorenzo, a renowned hat designer and social worker, and the couple's three children named Angie, Sonny, and Jonathan "JJ" Wilson Gotti. Due to problems in their marriage, they separated in 2013, mostly as a result of Irv's alleged infidelity.

FAQs

• Did Ashanti and Irv Gotti have an affair?

The nature of Irv Gotti and Ashanti's connection was the subject of years of speculation. Many people thought they were romantically linked while Gotti was still married. The rumors continued even after he denied them repeatedly.

• What is the net worth of Irv Gotti?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Gotti amassed a net worth of $25 million.