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.
Irv Gotti, Famed Hip-Hop Music Executive, Dies
The producer helped shape rap and R&B after founding the label Murder Inc., which launched artists like Ja Rule and Ashanti.
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, Hip Hop Producer and Exec Who Helped Define Early 2000s , Dies at 54
Gotti, real name Irving Lorenzo, co-founded Murder Inc. records and was instrumental in the rise of Ja Rule and Ashanti, among other artists
Irv Gotti, hip-hop mogul and producer, dead at 54
The Queens native responsible for some of hip hop's biggest acts reportedly passed away Wednesday in New York City.
Music producer Irv Gotti dead at 54: reports
Music producer Irv Gotti, who worked with stars like Ja Rule, DMX and Ashanti, died Wednesday at the age of 54, according to TMZ. He was 54 years old.
Irv Gotti, Murder Inc. Founder Who Worked With Ashanti and Ja Rule, Dies at 54
Irv Gotti, a noted record executive, music producer and entrepreneur best known as the founder of Murder Inc. Records, has died, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The cause of death is as yet unknown.
Irv Gotti, Music Producer and Murder Inc. Records Co-Founder, Dead at 54
The famed longtime industry exec shaped the careers of Ja Rule and Ashanti and was pivotal in Def Jam’s late Nineties revival
Irv Gotti, Ashanti and Ja Rule Music Producer, Dead at 54
Irv Gotti, music producer and founder of Murder Inc. Records, has died. He was 54 years old. Irv is most known for his work in the late '90s and early 2000s with artists like Ja Rule and Ashanti.
Rap legend Ja Rule promotes his new booze for the ‘whiskey curious’ all over Miami
A few hours later, Ja headed north to Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach to check out the horseracing action at the Pegasus ...
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Ja Rule gushes over ‘great mom’ Ashanti: ‘She’s been manifesting this moment for a long time’
Ashanti’s longtime friend and collaborator Ja Rule is mesmerized over how the R&B songstress has embraced the newest chapter in her life: motherhood. “She’s a great mom,” the rapper ...
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Ja Rule Talks About His Whiskey Venture, New Music, Upcoming Tour & More
Ja Rule is bringing his new Whiskey to stores all over the country ahead of his upcoming tour with Nelly and other rap ...