Irv Gotti, a key figure behind influential music label Murder Inc., has died at the age of 54. As a producer, he worked with prominent artists such as Ja Rule, Jay-Z, and DMX, contributing significantly to their success in hip-hop and R&B genres.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2025/02/06/irv-gotti-dead-murder-inc-records