Ja Rule Shares Tribute To Irv Gotti Late Friend And Producer Dies At Aged 54

Ja Rule is mourning the loss of music legend Irv Gotti Following word of the Murder Inc. cofounder's death, Ja Rule posted to Instagram a black-and-white tribute to Gotti along with a short but poignant message for his late mentor. Ja Rule uploaded a profile shot of Gotti to his feed and shared a pic of himself up close with the mega producer. He wrote in the caption ... "Love you… 💔 🕊️." Gotti and his brother, Chris, who also built Murder Inc., produced some of Ja Rule's biggest hits including "Between Me and You," "Holla Holla," and "Put It on Me," among others. Gotti famously worked with other hip hop greats throughout his career, including Jay-Z, DMX, Ashanti, Aaliyah, Mary J. Blige, and Eve. The hit maker passed away Wednesday in New York City, where he was surrounded by family and friends. A cause of death has not been shared at this time. He faced a number of health issues in recent years including a stroke in 2024, which left him using a cane for walking support. His children, Angie, Sonny, and JJ, have also paid tribute to the hip hop great, praising him as "a true visionary" who helped transform the industry for artists and fans.

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