Irving “Irv Gotti” Lorenzo, record -in -law and music producer, has died at the age of 54,

The death of Gotti, who helped launch music careers for Ashanti, DMX and Yes Rule, was announced by Def Jam Recordings, where Gotti worked as Executive and Murder Inc.’s parent company when it was founded.

The company’s statement said, “Def Jam -Footing and the extended DEF Jam family of artists, managers and employees are deeply sad about the loss of Irv Gotti.”

According to several sources, he had been struggling with diabetes for years, which contributed to his health deteriorating.

Reports show that he suffered a stroke that led him to be declared dead on February 5, 2025, after a week when he did not respond and to life support after another battle.

50 Cent posted a photo of Gotti that went with a sugar cane that mocked his condition with the caption.

“Damn Homie, in high school were you man Homie, WTF happened to you?” He added, “I want Irv to be good so he may have to see my next wave lol,” refer to his song “Wanksta” and indicates his ongoing coward with Gotti.