Irv Gotti, a famous file govt, music producer and entrepreneur greatest often called the founding father of Homicide Inc. Data, has died, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. He was 54.
The reason for demise has not been introduced, however the music mogul did undergo various strokes in recent times and had additionally battled diabetes-related points.
His household shared an announcement on his Instagram writing, “It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Irving ‘Irv Gotti’ Lorenzo, on February 5, 2025. Surrounded by household and associates, he departed this world, abandoning a legacy that can ceaselessly resonate within the hearts of those that knew him and the numerous lives he touched. Our dad was an unbelievable man, a real visionary who reworked the hip-hop business and altered the sport for artists and followers alike. His ardour for music and dedication to his craft impressed many, and his contributions will proceed to affect future generations.”
The assertion continued, “As we navigate this troublesome time, we kindly ask for privateness whereas we grieve the lack of our dad, son, brother, uncle, and pal. We take consolation in realizing that his spirit will dwell on by means of his music and the love he shared with all of us. Thanks to your understanding and assist throughout this difficult time. With love, Angie, Sonny, and JJ.”
Rising to prominence within the late Nineteen Nineties and early 2000s, Gotti, born Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr., performed a key position in hip-hop and R&B information of the time, working with artists like Ja Rule, Ashanti and DMX, every of whom noticed large business success. His signature manufacturing model blended hip-hop beats with melodic hooks and influenced a wave of rap and R&B crossover hits that have been inescapable from 2001 to 2004. Amongst them: a number of multi-platinum smashes with Ja Rule and Jennifer Lopez, together with “I’m Actual” and “Ain’t It Humorous.” With Ashanti, Ja Rule landed one other hit with “All the time on Time,” and he or she, as a solo artist, charted with “Silly,” “Rain on Me” and “Mesmerize.”
Earlier than launching Homicide Inc. in New York Metropolis in 1998, Gotti labored as an A&R at Def Jam, the place he helped carry DMX, Jay-Z and Ja Rule to the label. Below the moniker DJ Irv, he produced the tune “Can I Reside” from Jay-Z’s 1996 debut, Cheap Doubt.
Later known as The Inc., Vanessa Carlton signed with the label and Gotti co-produced her 2007 album, Heroes and Thieves, with Rick Rubin and Third Eye Blind’s Stephan Jenkins.
Gotti’s manufacturing credit lengthen to information by Kanye West, Memphis Bleek, Fats Joe and Christina Milian. He additionally launched a number of albums below his personal identify.
“Def Jam has misplaced certainly one of its most artistic troopers who was hip-hop,” says Lyor Cohen, who held chief govt roles on the label from 1988 to 2004 and was a presence from its nascent days (he at present serves as world head of music at YouTube). “Once we have been on bended knee, he introduced the warmth and saved our asses. He comes from a really tight stunning household from Queens and it’s an honor and a privilege to have identified him. Irv, you’ll be missed.”
His profession confronted some setbacks within the mid-2000s as a consequence of an FBI investigation — and a raid of Homicide Inc.’s places of work — into alleged ties with drug kingpin Kenneth “Supreme” McGriff. Although finally acquitted, the case broken Homicide Inc.’s popularity. Lately, Gotti had reinvented himself, increasing into tv with the creation of BET’s Tales, an anthology collection mixing hip-hop and storytelling.
Gotti is survived by his three youngsters, Angie, Sonny and Jonathan Wilson; his mom, Nee Nee Lorenzo; sisters Tina and Angie; and his brother Chris Lorenzo, with whom he co-founded Homicide Inc.
Response to information of his demise from throughout the music world was swift. See among the tributes on social media under.
50 Cent posted a photograph on Instagram of himself smoking subsequent to a grave gravestone that reads “RIP.” He added within the caption, “I’m smoking on dat Gotti pack, nah God bless him LOL.”
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Feb. 6, 8:16 a.m. Up to date with household assertion.
