Irving “Irv Gotti” Lorenzo, record executive and music producer, died at the age of 54,
The death of Gotti, who helped launch musical races for Ashanti, DMX and Ja Rule, was announced by Def Jam Recordings, where Gotti worked as the Executive and murder company Inc. when it was founded.
The company’s statement said: “Def Jam Recordings and the extensive defense family of artists, executives and employees, are deeply sad for the loss of IRV Gotti.”
According to multiple sources, he had been fighting diabetes for years, which contributed to the deterioration of his health.
The reports indicate that he suffered a stroke that led him to be declared dead on February 5, 2025, after a week in which he did not respond and with life support after another stroke.
50 Cent published a photo of Gotti walking with a cane, mocking his condition with the legend.
“Damn friend, in high school you were the man, what happened to you?” He added: “I want IRV to recover, so that my next wave hahaha can have to do”, referring to his song “Wanksta” and indicating his ongoing enmity with Gotti.
