In a post shared by TNT, Gotti's artist and good friend, Ja Rule, is seen emotionally remembering the mogul who brought him, DMX and JAY-Z to Def Jam Records, essentially saving the label in the mid-late 1990 s.

A private funeral service for Irv Gotti was held Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York.

Ja Rule struggled to get through his speech at Irv Gotti’s funeral following the Murder Inc. co-founder’s sudden death. The “Put It On Me” rapper, 48, choked up as he delivered a heartfelt eulogy to celebrate his longtime friend in front of the hip-hop’s finest at the Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York on Wednesday.

Ashanti pays tribute to Irv Gotti, reflecting on their ups and downs but expressing gratitude for his impact: "We made history..."

A private funeral service for Murder Inc. co-founder Irv Gotti was held Wednesday (Feb. 19) at the Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York. Among those in attendance, according to TMZ, were Murder Inc.

In post shared by TNT, Gotti’s artist and good friend, Ja Rule, is seen emotionally remembering the mogul who brought him, DMX, and JAY-Z to Def Jam Records, essentially saving the label in the mid-late 1990s.

Records co-founder and music producer Irv Gotti on Wednesday (February 19). At 54 years old, Gotti, born Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr., died on February 5. His passing came just months after reportedly experiencing a minor stroke,