Irv Gotti — the famed music producer and file government — has reportedly died.
He was 54.
The Hollywood Reporter confirmed his passing on Wednesday, February 5, following rumors he had suffered one other stroke and mind bleed.
The Publish reached out to Gotti’s rep for remark.
Born Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr., Gotti was identified for co-founding the file label Homicide Inc. Data in 1998, an imprint of Def Jam Recordings, gaining producer credit for hip-hop legends like Jay-Z, DMX, Kanye West, Ja Rule, Fats Joe, Eve and extra.
Information of Gotti’s dying first unfold on social media, with sources telling AllHipHop he was “declared dead” on Wednesday morning; nevertheless, the circumstances surrounding his final moments weren’t revealed.
Gotti had a historical past of well being points, together with diabetes.
In 2023, he mentioned his battle with the decease.
“It’s rampant with Black people,” he stated on Drink Champs on the time. “What it does is, it starts deteriorating your body. No, [it’s not under contol]. I’ve been diagnosed with diabetes forever; it’s hereditary. When my [blood sugar] gets too high, shot [of insulin]. It’s reversible but you gotta change the way you eat, all that. But you know what’s f–ked up with diabetes? So anything that you’re gonna like or tastes good, horrible for you. Now what’s some nasty s–t? Broccoli… you supposed to eat some leaves or s–t like that.”
In 2024, he spoke about how his diabetes had taken over his life.
“Diabetes is deteriorating my body,” he admitted, including he struggled keep wholesome and constantly take his insulin.
In August, Gotti’s rep revealed he had a “minor stroke” after Wack 100 leaked images of the file government utilizing a cane to stroll.
“Irv has been struggling with diabetes for years, which caused him to have a minor stroke over six months ago,” the rep. informed TMZ on the time. “He has since changed his diet to eating more healthy. He’s been successful in making a full recovery. Irv is not in a rehab facility. He is at home with his family, enjoying life.”
Days later, Gotti spoke about his well being in an announcement to The Shade Room.
“I’m getting older. That’s all. Only thing worse than getting old is not getting old,” he defined.
Gotti was a pioneer within the rap group.
He’s credited as a producer on a number of hits, together with DMX’s first studio album, “It’s Dark and Hell is Hot” (1998), Ja Guidelines’ “Between Me and You,” Ashanti’s “Foolish,” Fats Joe’s “What’s Luv,” and extra.
Gotti’s Homicide Inc. publicly feuded with 50 Cent’s G-Unit Data.
