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Irv Gotti<\/strong><\/a>, one of the most renowned record executives and music producers, whose real name was Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr., has passed away at the age of 54.<\/p>\n His family shared a statement on his\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0writing, \u201cIt is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Irving \u2018Irv Gotti\u2019 Lorenzo, on February 5, 2025. Surrounded by family and friends, he departed this world, leaving behind a legacy that will forever resonate in the hearts of those who knew him and the countless lives he touched. Our dad was an incredible man, a true visionary who transformed the hip-hop industry and changed the game for artists and fans alike. His passion for music and dedication to his craft inspired many, and his contributions will continue to influence future generations.\u201d<\/p>\n Find out more about him and his personal life below.<\/p>\n Born in 1970 and raised in Queens, New York City, Gotti co-founded Murder Inc. Records in 1998 with his brother, Chris Gotti<\/strong>, as an imprint of Def Jam Records.<\/p>\n Over the years, he worked with several prominent artists, including\u00a0DMX<\/a>, Ashanti<\/strong>,\u00a0and\u00a0Ja Rule<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n According to multiple reports, Gotti was previously married to Debbie Lorenzo<\/strong>, with the couple divorcing in 2013.<\/p>\n The two even starred in VH1\u2019s reality show Gotti\u2019s Way<\/em>, where fans got an inside look into their relationship and its eventual breakdown.<\/p>\n Gotti is survived by his children\u2014Angie<\/strong>, Sonny<\/strong>, and Jonathan Wilson<\/strong>\u2014whom he shared with his ex-wife, according to The Hollywood Reporter<\/em><\/p>\n The exact cause of Gotti\u2019s death<\/a> remains unclear, though THR <\/em>reported that he experienced strokes in his final years and also struggled with diabetes-related health issues.<\/p>\n Just before news of Gotti\u2019s passing emerged, AllHipHop<\/em>\u2019s Kyle Eustice<\/strong> stated that the music producer had suffered a stroke, which led to a brain bleed, as reported by WBLS<\/a>. The day before Gotti\u2019s death was made public, record executive Russell Simmons<\/strong> shared an Instagram<\/a>\u00a0post expressing concern for Gotti\u2019s health. In his message, Simmons revealed that Gotti had been placed on life support.<\/p>\n \u201cPraying for Irvs full recovery,\u201d Simmons captioned his post. \u201cSuch a fun inspired good hearted person such a beloved person people keep up the prayers. To the people my age and younger we are seeing the effects of toxic food and a toxic environment pray for our brother and try to make the necessary changes in your and your [families] diets and lifestyles [sic].\u201d<\/p>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\nWho Is Irv Gotti?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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