Irv Gotti, Murder Inc. co-founder, dead at 54: report

nypost.com:

The Hollywood Reporter confirmed his passing on Wednesday, February 5, following rumors he had suffered another stroke and brain bleed.The Post reached out to Gotti’s rep for comment.Born Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr., Gotti was known for co-founding the record label Murder Inc.

Records in 1998, an imprint of Def Jam Recordings, gaining producer credits for hip-hop legends like Jay-Z, DMX, Kanye West, Ja Rule, Fat Joe, Eve and more.News of Gotti’s death first spread on social media, with sources telling AllHipHop he was “declared dead” on Wednesday morning; however, the circumstances surrounding his last moments were not revealed.Gotti had a history of health issues, including diabetes.In 2023, he discussed his battle with the decease.“It’s rampant with Black people,” he said on Drink Champs at the time. “What it does is, it starts deteriorating your body.

No, [it’s not under contol]. I’ve been diagnosed with diabetes forever; it’s hereditary. When my [blood sugar] gets too high, shot [of insulin].

It’s reversible but you gotta change the way you eat, all that. But you know what’s f–ked up with diabetes? So anything that you’re gonna like or tastes good, horrible for you.