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Irv Gotti<\/strong><\/a>, one of the most renowned record executives and music producers, has passed away at the age of 54.<\/p>\n Born in 1970 and raised in Queens, New York City, Gotti, whose real name was Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr., co-founded Murder Inc. Records in 1998 with his brother, Chris Gotti<\/strong>, as an imprint of Def Jam Records. Over the years, he worked with several prominent artists, including\u00a0DMX<\/a>, Ashanti<\/strong>,\u00a0and\u00a0Ja Rule<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Def Jam Records paid tribute to Gotti in an Instagram<\/a> statement on Thursday, extending their condolences to his inner circle.<\/p>\n \u201cDef Jam Recordings and the extended Def Jam family of artists, executives and employees are deeply saddened at the loss of Irv Gotti [sic],\u201d the statement read. \u201cHis contributions at Def Jam, as both an A&R executive and in partnership with Murder Inc. helped pave the way for the next generation of artists and producers, a force that reshaped the soundscape of hip-hop and R&B. His creative genius and unwavering dedication to the culture birthed countless hits, defining an era of music that continues to resonate with fans worldwide.\u201d<\/p>\n Find out more about his passing and health below.<\/p>\n The exact\u00a0cause of Gotti\u2019s\u00a0<\/a>death\u00a0<\/a>has<\/span>\u00a0yet to be disclosed.<\/p>\n Although the exact cause of Gotti\u2019s death is unclear at the moment, The Hollywood Reporter<\/em> reported that he experienced strokes in his final years.<\/p>\n Just before news of Gotti\u2019s passing emerged,\u00a0AllHipHop<\/em>\u2019s\u00a0Kyle Eustice<\/strong>\u00a0stated that the music producer had suffered a stroke, which led to a brain bleed, as reported by\u00a0WBLS<\/a>. The day before Gotti\u2019s death was made public, record executive\u00a0Russell Simmons<\/strong>\u00a0shared an\u00a0Instagram<\/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 He also struggled with diabetes-related health issues, which he discussed during an August 2023 interview on Revolt TV\u2019s \u201cDrink Champs\u201d<\/em> podcast<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve been diagnosed with diabetes forever. It\u2019s hereditary,\u201d Gotti said, before noting that he didn\u2019t like to restrict himself when it came to his diet. \u201cYou know what\u2019s f***ed up with diabetes? So anything that you\u2019re going to like or taste good \u2014 horrible for you,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is why my kids get mad because I\u2019m telling them, \u2018Yo, I\u2019m going to live.\u2019 Like, ya\u2019ll motherf***** want me to die and not enjoy life. I\u2019m going to enjoy life and do certain s**t,\u201d Gotti added.<\/p>\n Gotti is survived by his children\u2014Angie<\/strong>, Sonny<\/strong>, and Jonathan Wilson<\/strong>\u2014whom he shared with his ex-wife, Debbie Lorenzo<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\nWhat Is Irv Gotti\u2019s Cause of Death?<\/h2>\n
How Was Irv Gotti\u2019s Health?<\/h2>\n
Who Are Irv Gotti\u2019s Children?<\/strong><\/h2>\n