Irving “IRV Gotti” Lorenzo, record executive and music producer, died at the age of 54,
The death of Gotti, who helped launch musical careers for Ashanti, DMX and JA Rule, was announced by Def Jam Recordings, where Gotti worked as a parent company of executives and murder Inc. when it was created.
The company’s press release said: “Def Jam Recordings and the Def Jam family extended by artists, managers and employees, are deeply saddened by the loss of IRV Gotti.”
According to several sources, he had trouble with diabetes for years, which has contributed to the deterioration of his health.
The reports indicate that he underwent a stroke that led him to be declared dead on February 5, 2025, after a week when he did not respond and on life after another stroke.
50 Cent published a photo of Gotti Walking with a cane, making fun of its condition with legend.
“Damné my friend, in high school, were you the man my friend, WTF did you?” He added: “I want IRV to recover, so he may have to look at my next wave lol”, referring to his song “Wanksta” and indicating his current quarrel with Gotti.
