Irv Gotti

Irv Gotti was a builder, the sort of figure who shapes an era from behind the boards rather than in front of the mic. Rising from a New York DJ to co-founding Murder Inc. and launching the careers of Ja Rule and Ashanti, he had the rarest gift in music: an ear that turns talent into hits and the nerve to bet on it. His was a turbulent story with real highs and shadows, and his passing in 2025 closed a vivid chapter of hip-hop history. I respect the executives who move the culture, and Gotti undeniably moved it.

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Name (English)

Irv Gotti

Name (Japanese)

アーヴ・ゴッティ

Reading

あーゔ・ごってぃ

Born

June 26, 1970 – February 5, 2025

Origin

Hollis, New York, United States

Occupation

record producer / disc jockey / television producer / music executive / songwriter

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Cancer / Dog

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Tags

• New York
• record producer
• disc jockey
• television producer

Last updated

September 25, 2026

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