Irv Gotti, Music Producer Dead at 54 _ E! News

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00:00Music producer Irv Gotti is dead at 54 Irv Gotti, the famed music producer and

00:06Murder, Inc. co-founder known for his work with various artists including Ashanti, Ja

00:12Rule, Jennifer Lopez, and Jay-Z, has died at the age of 54.

00:17Def Jam's recording announces the news in a message on social media on February 5, noting

00:23that they are deeply saddened by his passing.

00:26They write, quote, His contribution to Def Jam as both an A&R executive and in partnership

00:32with Murder, Inc. helped pave the way for the next generation of artists and producers,

00:37a force that reshaped the soundscape of hip-hop and R&B.

00:42The message continues, His creative genius and unwavering dedication to the culture birthed

00:48countless hits, defining an era of music that continues to resonate with fans worldwide.

00:54Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all those who were touched by his work.

00:59Though a cause of death is not yet known, according to The Hollywood Reporter, who was

01:04first to report the news, Irv's passing comes as he suffered a number of strokes in

01:08recent years, as well as health issues relating to diabetes.