Remembering Irv Gotti

Photography by on February 6th, 2025 in RIP

Irv Gotti at LIV on May 24, 2015

Miami, FL – February 6, 2025 – Hip-hop has lost a legend—music producer Irv Gotti has passed away at the age of 54.

Gotti, known for his work with DMX, Ja Rule, and Ashanti, died Wednesday in New York City. His children released a statement Thursday morning, remembering him as a beloved father and a visionary in the music industry.

A key figure in hip-hop, Gotti produced for Jay Z, signed DMX to Def Jam, and founded MURDER INC RECORDS, which launched Ja Rule’s career. His influence extended beyond rap—he also worked with Vanessa Carlton, producing her 2007 album.

Ja Rule, Jessica Rosenblum, & Irv Gotti at THE SHOW on January 20, 2005

Shareef Malnik, Louis Oliver, Ja Rule, Michael Madd, & Irv Gotti at Soul Kitchen at The Forge on January 15, 2006

Ja Rule & Irv Gotti at Supersize at Crobar on January 15, 2006

Brooke Hogan, Amber Ridinger, & Irv Gotti at Market America Super Bowl XLI Party at Ocean Drive Magazine on February 3, 2007

Irv Gotti & Swizz Beatz at Market America Super Bowl XLI Party at Ocean Drive Magazine on February 3, 2007

Ja Rule, DJ Irie, & Irv Gotti at DJ Irie’s Birthday on June 21, 2011

Irv Gotti & JR Ridinger at Evenings in Vogue on December 3, 2011

The Game & Irv Gotti at LIV on May 24, 2015

Irv Gotti & Steve Madden at MADDMAN – The Steve Madden Story Miami Premiere at Faena on October 24, 2017

Irv Gotti, Caroline Vreeland, Steve Madden, & Ben Patterson at MADDMAN – The Steve Madden Story Miami Premiere at Faena on October 24, 2017

Irv Gotti Lorenzo & Ja Rule at STORY Thursdays on August 8, 2019

Irv Gotti & Busta Rhymes at LIVONSUNDAY on May 23rd, 2021