Ashanti

Irv Gotti, the influential music producer and co-founder of Murder Inc. Records, known for shaping the sound of hip-hop and R&B, passed away at the age of 54. His legacy includes hits from artists like Jay-Z, Ja Rule, and Ashanti, and a significant impact on the music industry.

Irv Gotti, the renowned music producer and founder of Murder Inc. Records, has died at the age of 54. Known for shaping the sound of late 90s and early 2000s hip-hop and R&B, Gotti's legacy includes hits with artists like Ja Rule and Ashanti. His passing has prompted an outpouring of tributes from the music industry.