Irv Gotti, the founder of Murder Inc. and a pivotal figure in hip-hop and R&B, died at 54. Born Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr. in 1970 in Queens, Gotti rose from a loving but economically challenged family to achieve significant success in the music industry. Recognized for his work with artists like Ja Rule and Ashanti, Gotti's career faced challenges, including a federal money laundering case, from which he was acquitted. His love for music began in childhood, where his passion blossomed as he performed at local parties as a D.J. by age 15.
Irv Gotti, who founded the record label Murder Inc. and helped shape the sound of hip-hop and R&B in the late 1990s and early 2000s, died on Wednesday at 54.
Gotti was born Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr. in Queens, N.Y., in 1970. He was the youngest of eight children, described as a clown who loved performing, dancing, and entertaining.
His family had little money but an abundance of love, which helped shape Gotti's early passion for music, beginning with a turntable and mixer bought by his siblings.
By age 15, Gotti had started to gain recognition as a D.J. at local parties, signifying the start of his influential journey in the music industry.
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