However, the Murder Inc. Records co-founder (born Irving Lorenzo Jr.) had suffered a what his representative called a 'minor stroke' in 2024, around 11 months before his death. In August, it was revealed that he had suffered the stroke six months earlier as a result of his battle with diabetes.

Gotti produced nearly 30 Hot 100 chart hits in the US for artists including Ashanti, Ja Rule, Ye, DMX, Fat Joe, Mary J Blige and Jay-Z.

Murder Inc. Records founder Irv Gotti has died at 54. He helped launch careers for talent such as Ashanti, DMX and Ja Rule.