50 Cent has no qualms with mocking the lifeless.
The rapper, 49, trolled his years-long rival Irv Gotti on Instagram Wednesday after the Homicide Inc. co-founder died at age 54.
50 Cent shared an image of himself smoking hookah whereas sitting on a sofa subsequent to a tombstone that claims “RIP.”
The second photograph from the put up is an previous pink carpet image of Gotti.
“I’m smoking on dat Gotti pack, nah God bless him 🕊️LOL,” 50 Cent wrote in his caption.
The Hollywood Reporter confirmed Gotti’s passing following rumors he had suffered one other stroke and mind bleed. He had a historical past of well being points, together with diabetes.
After information that Gotti was on life assist first unfold on social media, 50 Cent posted an Instagram that mentioned, “Damn, I wanted him to see my new shows yo!”, in response to Advanced. He later deleted the put up.
50 Cent equally trolled the document government in August 2024 after it was reported that Gotti had suffered a stroke.
On the time, 50 Cent reportedly posted a leaked photograph of Gotti strolling with a cane, and wrote, “Damn homie, in high school you was the man homie, WTF happened to you?”, referencing his 2002 track “Wanka.” He added, “I want Irv to get well, so he can have to watch my next wave LOL.”
Gotti (born Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr.) was identified for co-founding the document label Homicide Inc. Information 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.
50 Cent’s feud with Gotti started within the late 1990’s as a result of rivalry between Homicide Inc. and 50 Cent’s G-Unit Information.
In 1999, 50 Cent’s shut affiliate allegedly robbed Ja Rule, who was Homicide Inc.’s then-leading artist, in response to the Every day Mail.
In March of the next yr, 50 Cent was stabbed throughout a struggle with Homicide Inc. executives on the Hit Manufacturing unit studio in New York. Rapper Black Baby reportedly took duty for the stabbing in a while.
That Might, 50 Cent was shot 9 instances exterior his grandmother’s house in Queens. Investigators alleged that the assault was deliberate by drug lord Kenneth “Supreme” McGriff, who had ties to Gotti and Homicide Inc. Nevertheless, McGriff was by no means charged in reference to the taking pictures, per Every day Mail.
The feud continued through the years, together with when 50 Cent taunted Gotti for Nelly and Ashanti’s rekindled romance after Gotti claimed he was romantically concerned with Ashanti, in response to Vibe.
Different stars have taken to social media reacting to Gotti’s dying, together with Ja Rule, 48.
The “Holla Holla” rapper merely shared a damaged coronary heart emoji on X.
Def Jam Recordings, the place Gotti obtained his begin, additionally paid tribute to the late music exec.
“His 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,” Def Jam wrote about Gotti on Instagram.
The assertion added, “His creative genius and unwavering dedication to the culture birthed countless hits, defining an era of music that continues to resonate with fans worldwide. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all those who were touched by his work.”
