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The Hip-Hop universe is once again in deep mourning with the passing of producer, DJ, and Murder, Inc. Records co-founder Irving “Irv Gotti” Lorenzo Jr., who passed away on February 5, 2025, at the young age of 54.
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As the fearless leader of Murder, Inc., Gotti has seen his greatest success as hits from signees Ja Rule, Ashanti, Lloyd and more flooded the airwaves in the early 2000s. Prior to that, he made his impact in Def Jam’s A&R department, bringing DMX and Jay-Z to the iconic label.
In a statement to the Hollywood Reporter, former Def Jam executive Lyor Cohen said, “Def Jam has lost one of its most creative soldiers who was hip-hop. When we were on bended knee, he brought the heat and saved our asses. He comes from a very tight beautiful family from Queens and it’s an honor and a privilege to have known him.”
Gotti’s contributions to the culture will never be forgotten. As a tribute to his unforgettable legacy, check out some of his greatest production credits below.
IT’S MURDAAAA! The Essential Productions of Irv Gotti was originally published on ronehotspotatl2.staging.go.ione.nyc
1. Jay-Z – “Can I Live”
IT’S MURDAAAA! The Essential Productions of Irv Gotti was originally published on ronehotspotatl2.staging.go.ione.nyc
2. DMX – “What’s My Name?”
IT’S MURDAAAA! The Essential Productions of Irv Gotti was originally published on ronehotspotatl2.staging.go.ione.nyc
3. Jay-Z ft. Amil & Ja Rule – “Can I Get A…”
IT’S MURDAAAA! The Essential Productions of Irv Gotti was originally published on ronehotspotatl2.staging.go.ione.nyc
4. Foxy Brown – “Hot Spot”
IT’S MURDAAAA! The Essential Productions of Irv Gotti was originally published on ronehotspotatl2.staging.go.ione.nyc
5. Fat Joe ft. Ashanti – “What’s Luv?”
IT’S MURDAAAA! The Essential Productions of Irv Gotti was originally published on ronehotspotatl2.staging.go.ione.nyc
6. Mic Geronimo – “Time To Build”
IT’S MURDAAAA! The Essential Productions of Irv Gotti was originally published on ronehotspotatl2.staging.go.ione.nyc
7. Ja Rule – “Holla Holla”
IT’S MURDAAAA! The Essential Productions of Irv Gotti was originally published on ronehotspotatl2.staging.go.ione.nyc
8. Jennifer Lopez ft. Ja Rule – “I’m Real (Remix)”
IT’S MURDAAAA! The Essential Productions of Irv Gotti was originally published on ronehotspotatl2.staging.go.ione.nyc
9. Ashanti – “Foolish”
IT’S MURDAAAA! The Essential Productions of Irv Gotti was originally published on ronehotspotatl2.staging.go.ione.nyc
10. Ja Rule ft. Ashanti – “Always on Time”
IT’S MURDAAAA! The Essential Productions of Irv Gotti was originally published on ronehotspotatl2.staging.go.ione.nyc
11. DMX – “Damien”
IT’S MURDAAAA! The Essential Productions of Irv Gotti was originally published on ronehotspotatl2.staging.go.ione.nyc
12. Lloyd ft. Ashanti – “Southside”
IT’S MURDAAAA! The Essential Productions of Irv Gotti was originally published on ronehotspotatl2.staging.go.ione.nyc
13. Ja Rule ft. Charli Baltimore – “Down Ass Chick”
IT’S MURDAAAA! The Essential Productions of Irv Gotti was originally published on ronehotspotatl2.staging.go.ione.nyc
14. Ja Rule ft. Christina Milian – “Between Me & You”
IT’S MURDAAAA! The Essential Productions of Irv Gotti was originally published on ronehotspotatl2.staging.go.ione.nyc
15. Eve ft. Alicia Keys – “Gangsta Lovin”
IT’S MURDAAAA! The Essential Productions of Irv Gotti was originally published on ronehotspotatl2.staging.go.ione.nyc
16. Ja Rule ft. Ashanti, Vita & Charli Baltimore – “Down 4 U”
IT’S MURDAAAA! The Essential Productions of Irv Gotti was originally published on ronehotspotatl2.staging.go.ione.nyc
17. Ja Rule & Ashanti – “Mesmerize”
IT’S MURDAAAA! The Essential Productions of Irv Gotti was originally published on ronehotspotatl2.staging.go.ione.nyc
18. Aaliyah ft. DMX – “Come Back In One Piece”
IT’S MURDAAAA! The Essential Productions of Irv Gotti was originally published on ronehotspotatl2.staging.go.ione.nyc
19. Ja Rule ft. Bobby Brown – “Thug Lovin”
IT’S MURDAAAA! The Essential Productions of Irv Gotti was originally published on ronehotspotatl2.staging.go.ione.nyc
20. DMX – “Stop Being Greedy”
IT’S MURDAAAA! The Essential Productions of Irv Gotti was originally published on ronehotspotatl2.staging.go.ione.nyc
21. Shyne ft. Ashanti – “Jimmy Choo”
IT’S MURDAAAA! The Essential Productions of Irv Gotti was originally published on ronehotspotatl2.staging.go.ione.nyc
22. Ashanti – “Happy”
IT’S MURDAAAA! The Essential Productions of Irv Gotti was originally published on ronehotspotatl2.staging.go.ione.nyc
23. Memphis Bleek & Ja Rule – “Murda 4 Life”
IT’S MURDAAAA! The Essential Productions of Irv Gotti was originally published on ronehotspotatl2.staging.go.ione.nyc
24. Ja Rule, Ashanti, Nas & 2Pac – “The Pledge (Remix)”
IT’S MURDAAAA! The Essential Productions of Irv Gotti was originally published on ronehotspotatl2.staging.go.ione.nyc
25. Ashanti – “Only U”
IT’S MURDAAAA! The Essential Productions of Irv Gotti was originally published on ronehotspotatl2.staging.go.ione.nyc
26. Ja Rule ft. Fat Joe & Jadakiss – “New York”
IT’S MURDAAAA! The Essential Productions of Irv Gotti was originally published on ronehotspotatl2.staging.go.ione.nyc
