In a shocking announcement, it has been announced that Irv Gotti has died at the age of 54. In an earlier announcement, it was reported that Gotti had suffered a stroke and was unresponsive. This news was an exclusive report from AllHipHop which cited sources close to the situation. Overall, it shocked the hip-hop world, especially when you consider just how much of a legend Gotti is.
As many fans are already aware, Gotti has been suffering from health issues over recent years. Just a few months ago, he suffered a massive stroke that put his life in jeopardy. He was able to make a full recovery at the time. Early reporters were suggesting that Gotti had passed away, although nothing concrete had been confirmed by sources close to the mogul. Regardless, this news is extremely unfortunate, and our condolences go out to his family.
Gotti founded Murder Inc., a label that boasted the talent of Ashanti, Ja Rule, and many others. Overall, the label was known for its pop-rap hits that dominated the charts. With his experience as a DJ, Irv Gotti could differentiate what was hot from what wasn’t. This expertise made Murder Inc. so dominant throughout the early 2000s.
Details surrounding Gotti’s passing are still scarce.
