Irv Gotti, the renowned music executive and founder of hip-hop label Murder Inc., has passed away at the age of 54. Def Jam Recordings, the distributor for Murder Inc., confirmed Gotti's death, acknowledging his significant contributions to the music industry. Gotti rose to prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s, working with prominent rap artists such as Jay-Z and Ashanti. He also faced legal challenges related to alleged money laundering through his music business.
Famed music executive Irv Gotti , founder of hip-hop label Murder Inc. which produced superstars including Ashanti and Ja Rule, has died at the age of 54, according to the record’s distributor Def Jam. “Def Jam Recordings and the extended Def Jam family of artists, executives and employees, are deeply saddened at the loss of Irv Gotti ,” Def Jam said in a statement released late Wednesday. “His contributions at Def Jam, as both an A&R executive and in partnership with Murder. Inc.
Gotti, whose last name is Lorenzo, rose to prominence working with rap artists who went on to become major stars in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including Jay-Z. He also faced a host of legal issues when he and his sibling business partner were indicted by federal prosecutors in 2005 who claimed they funneled drug money through their music business. The pair were ultimately acquitted of all charges.
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