Renowned music mogul Irv Gotti, whose real name is Irving Lorenzo, has tragically passed away at the age of 54. The founder of Murder Inc. Records, Gotti was instrumental in shaping the careers of major hip-hop and R&B artists such as Ashanti and Ja Rule.
Def Jam Recordings, the parent company of Murder Inc., confirmed Gotti's death in a statement released late Wednesday night. While the cause of death was not disclosed, the music industry mourns the loss of a visionary talent.
