Rumors Are True. Famed Hip-hop Producer Irv Gotti Is Dead at 54. Here's What We Know.
Gotti was known for his work with Ashanti and Ja Rule under the label Murder Inc. which he started with his brother. He was also an A&R executive at Def Jam and helped scout for fresh talent, including infamous Hip Hop stars like Jay-Z and DMX. According to Billboard, he was credited as producer on 28 songs on their Hot 100 hits list.