Irv Gotti, the famed music producer, industry executive, and TV producer, died at the age of 54, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed. The cause of death is currently unknown.

The producer helped shape rap and R&B after founding the label Murder Inc., which launched artists like Ja Rule and Ashanti.

Irv Gotti made a name for himself as an A&R executive at Def Jam, playing a key role in launching the careers of hip-hop artists like DMX, Jay ...

Irv Gotti, a noted record executive, music producer and entrepreneur best known as the founder of Murder Inc. Records, has died, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The cause of death is as yet ...