Family Of Irv Gotti Issues Statement Surrounding His Sudden Death
Irv Gotti’s family issued a heartfelt statement confirming his death and celebrating his impactful legacy in shaping Hip-Hop and R&B history.
“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Irving ‘Irv Gotti’ 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,” the statement read.
His storied career as an executive began in the mid-1990s as an A&R at TVT Records, where he initially signed Ja Rule.
From there, Irv Gotti moved to Def Jam and signed a then-up-and-coming rapper named DMX to Def Jam in 1997. Gotti quickly ascended to prominence, producing DMX’s critically acclaimed debut album It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot the following year.
That same year, he co-founded Murder Inc. Records alongside his brother, Chris Gotti, introducing a new era where Hip-Hop and R&B met chart-topping success.
During the early 2000s, Irv Gotti delivered iconic crossover hits like Jennifer Lopez’s “I’m Real” featuring Ja Rule and Ashanti’s unforgettable “Foolish.”
As a producer, he helped launch Ashanti’s rise with her self-titled debut album, which became a cornerstone of 2000s-era music.
Gotti’s family requested privacy as they grappled with their loss.
“As we navigate this difficult time, we kindly ask for privacy while we grieve the loss of our dad, son, brother, uncle, and friend. We take comfort in knowing that his spirit will live on through his music and the love he shared with all of us. Thank you for your understanding and support during this challenging time,” the family shared.
Take a look at some pictures of Irv Gotii through the years below.
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Featuring: Irv Gotti, Jay-Z, Shawn Carter
Where: Houston, Texas, United States
When: 15 Feb 2013
Credit: INFphoto.com
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Featuring: Ja Rule, Irv Gotti
Where: New York City, New York, United States
When: 07 Jan 2009
Credit: INFphoto.com
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-PICTURED: Irv Gotti, Justine Skye, Elijah Kelley
-PHOTO by: Media Punch/INSTARimages.com
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Featuring: Irv Gotti, Justine Skye, Elijah Kelley
Where: Los Angeles, California, United States
When: 23 Jun 2019
Credit: Media Punch/INSTARimages.com
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-PICTURED: Irv Gotti, Busta Rhymes
-PHOTO by: Seth Browarnik/startraksphoto.com
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Featuring: Irv Gotti, Busta Rhymes
Where: Miami, Florida, United States
When: 23 May 2021
Credit: Seth Browarnik/startraksphoto.com
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Featuring: Irv Gotti, Ja Rule
Where: Miami, Florida, United States
When: 08 Oct 2022
Credit: Seth Browarnik/startraksphoto.co/Cover Images
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