Producer and music label executive was instrumental in the careers of artists including DMX, Ja Rule and Ashanti

Irv Gotti, the famed hip-hop music executive from New York City, has died at the age of 54. His three children shared a message on his social media, writing, "It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father,

Irv Gotti, a music mogul who founded Murder Inc. Records and was behind major hip-hop and R&B artists such as Ashanti and Ja Rule, has died

Irv Gotti, a famed music producer and founder of the hip-hop label Murder Inc., died. He was 54. "It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Irving 'Irv Gotti' Lorenzo,

Irv Gotti, a respected music producer, entrepreneur, and record executive, has died at the age of 54. Although his cause of death has yet to be revealed, the music mogul reportedly suffered through multiple strokes in recent years while dealing with diabetes-related issues.

Irv Gotti, music producer and co-founder of Murder Inc. Records who helped launch the careers of artists like Ja Rule and Ashanti, has died on Feb. 5, according to his family. He was 54. Gotti's three kids,