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Today In Hip Hop History: Irv and Chris Gotti Beat The Feds 19 Years Ago

December 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Even with a 98% conviction rate, the federal government was no match for Irv Gotti and the Murder Inc. crew.

On this date in 2005, the U.S. government exonerated Irv and Chris Gotti along with their Murder Inc. after a two-year-long case in which the Lorenzo brothers were forced to prove that their successful, multi-million dollar record label was not a money-laundering operation for Kenneth “Supreme” McGriff of Queens’ legendary Supreme Team.

Even with multi-platinum artists such as Ja Rule, Ashanti, and Lil’ Mo, the Def Jam subsidiary was still questioned about their affiliation with McGriff after Gotti funded a movie directed by the Supreme Team leader entitled Crime Partners, which was inspired by the infamous novel by famed author Donald Goines.

Following the January 2003 raid on the Murder Inc. offices, things for the crew were never the same. Gotti spent upwards of $10 million in legal fees fighting the government, the label had no distribution during the entire trial, and the war with a rival rapper from Jamaica, Queen named 50 Cent had just begun. Nevertheless, the crew dropped the Murder moniker, never waived the white flag, and stood tall against the government until they were victorious. Salute!

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DMX’s Family Responds To Speculation About Irv Gotti’s Biopic Project

September 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

After it was revealed that Murder Inc.’s Irv Gotti suffered a stroke over six months ago, a rep for Gotti stated that the once troubled music exec was in recovery and was working on a biopic about the late Earl “DMX” Simmons. According to a recently released statement from DMX’s first wife Tashera Simmons who says that neither her or any of X’s family have been working with Gotti on any project about DMX.

The statement from Tashera and the Simmons family reads, “In light of recent speculation, the family of Earl Simmons, professionally known as Hip-Hop rap artist DMX, wish to confirm that we are not collaborating with Irv Gotti, nor have we agreed to partner with him on any content related to Earl, including a biopic.”

The statement continues, “DMX is an iconic figure in the music industry, and his life and legacy hold great significance. As we consider potential projects related to his story, we commit to ensuring they are treated with the utmost respect and integrity.”

It concludes, “We appreciate the continued support and interest from fans and the public. We will share any official announcements about future projects through our official channels. The Simmons Family”

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Irv Gotti Revealed That His Post-Stroke Plans Include Working On A DMX Biopic

August 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Irv Gotti’s supposed fight in the courtroom is just heating up. But, the mogul’s battle to conquer his health appears to be under control. On August 28, TMZ reported that the Murder Inc boss suffered a stroke at the top of the year.

After taking time to recovery, Irv Gotti is ready to get back to work. According to The Shade Room, his first post-stroke project includes a biopic about his late dear friend, DMX.

Since the “X Moves” rapper’s tragic death in 2021, DMX’s estate and collaborators including Swizz Beatz have kept his legacy alive with posthumous verses, albums, tribute performances, and more.

Not much is known (expected release date, casting information, format, etc.) about the forthcoming project. However, DMX’s meteoric rise to fame and subsequent struggles with all were well-documented. So, there are plenty of things (documentaries, autobiography, etc.) to pull from.

As for Irv Gotti’s health update, a representative for the executive shared a statement. “Irv is not in a rehab facility,” said the rep. “He is at home with his family, enjoying life. Irv has been struggling with diabetes for years, which caused him to have a minor stroke over six months ago. He has since changed his diet to eating more healthy. He’s been successful in making a full recovery.”

Meanwhile, Irv laughed it, saying, “I’m getting older. That’s all. Only thing worse than getting old is not getting old.”

Irv Gotti Updates Fans On His Health Following Stroke, Says He’s Working On DMX Biopic

August 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Irv Gotti concerned fans this week when Wack 100 alleged that he suffered a stroke, news that he then confirmed shortly after. However, it looks like he’s not wasting much time with this recovery, and is getting right back to his work in quite rapid fashion. Moreover, a representative for the Murder Inc. executive recently spoke to The Shade Room and provided the public with an update on his status. Apparently, he’s doing just fine and is now working on a DMX biopic, which is exciting news for fans of this era. Hopefully these two narratives of recovery and development don’t impact each other in a negative way.

“I’m getting older. That’s all. Only thing worse than getting old is not getting old,” Irv Gotti shared through his representative on Wednesday (August 28). In addition to the DMX film announcement, the rep also expressed Gotti’s disappointment with how Wack 100 revealed this private information publicly. “Irv has been struggling with diabetes for years, which caused him to have a minor stroke over six months ago,” the rep had told TMZ on Wednesday. “He has since changed his diet to eating more healthy. He’s been successful in making a full recovery. Irv is not in a rehab facility. He is at home with his family, enjoying life.”

Irv Gotti’s Representative Speaks On Recent Stroke

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Despite 50 Cent’s clowning (over romances unrelated to this stroke), Irv Gotti has previously spoken on his struggles with diabetes. “It’s rampant with Black people,” he said on Drink Champs last year. “What it does is, it starts deteriorating your body. No, [it’s not under contol]. I’ve been diagnosed with diabetes forever; it’s hereditary. When my [blood sugar] gets too high, shot [of insulin]. It’s reversible but you gotta change the way you eat, all that. But you know what’s f***ed up with diabetes? So anything that you’re gonna like or tastes good, horrible for you. Now what’s some nasty s**t? Broccoli… you supposed to eat some leaves or s**t like that.”

Meanwhile, Irv Gotti has also denied sexual assault claims against him. “Mr. Gotti rejected the attempt by this individual to coerce a payment of money from him. The lawsuit contains a single page of ‘facts’ which are unsworn to, sparse by any measure, and which Mr. Gotti categorically denies,” his representative stated.

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50 Cent Trolls Irv Gotti After Stroke News: ‘WTF Happened to You?’

August 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Of course, 50 Cent is laughing at Irv Gotti’s stroke. After word got out of a medical episode for the Murder Inc. leader, 50 wasted no time going at one of his longtime enemies.

“Damn homie, in high school you was the man homie, WTF happened to you?” 50 Cent wrote about Gotti, echoing his “Wanksta” lyrics. “I want Irv to get well, [raised eyebrow emoji] so he can have to watch my next wave [wave emoji] LOL.”

Irv Gotti’s team has confirmed he suffered a stroke. According to TMZ, the “minor stroke” occurred over six months ago as a result of diabetes complications.

“Irv has been struggling with diabetes for years, which caused him to have a minor stroke over six months ago,” Gotti’s rep said in a statement. “He has since changed his diet to eating more healthy. He’s been successful in making a full recovery. Irv is not in a rehab facility. He is at home with his family, enjoying life.”

Additionally, a video of Gotti walking with a cane has surfaced.

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Wack 100 initially shared the update about Gotti on Monda y(August 26) during his podcast, claiming that he spoke with someone at a stroke recovery center who shared that the multi-platinum manager suffered an acute stroke.

Wack said he received pictures of Irv’s recovery, one of which shows the producer walking with a cane, which Wack called a “walker.” Wack said this image was taken outside the recovery center and added that Irv has “lost a lot weight” during this potential health issue.

Wack then asks his listeners to pray for Gotti, who has been suffering from diabetes for the past several years.

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Irv Gotti Says He’s Working On DMX Biopic While Recovering From Stroke

August 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

In a recent statement to The Shade Room, Murder Inc. CEO Irv Gotti spoke about suffering a stroke earlier this year and how he’s recovering while putting together a biopic of one of his most revered artists.

A rep for Gotti assured all of his fans and well wishers that he’s healing, while relaying a message from Gotti. “I’m getting older. That’s all,” Gotti said, according to his rep. “Only thing worse than getting old is not getting old.”

Besides the revealing news about the late Earl “DMX” Simmons biopic, Gotti also made it known that he was not happy about Wack 100 telling the world his private issues with his health.

On Wednesday, it was confirmed via his rep that the Murder Inc. head honcho suffered from a stroke about six months ago.

“Irv has been struggling with diabetes for years, which caused him to have a minor stroke over six months ago,” they said. “He has since changed his diet to eating more healthy. He’s been successful in making a full recovery.”

No further details about the biopic were discussed.

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Irv Gotti’s Team Confirms He Suffered ‘Minor Stroke’

August 29, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Irv Gotti’s team has confirmed he suffered a stroke. According to TMZ, the “minor stroke” occurred over six months ago as a result of diabetes complications.

Additionally, a video of Gotti walking with a cane has surfaced.

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Wack then asks his listeners to pray for Gotti, who has been suffering from diabetes for the past several years.

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Irv Gotti Is Reportedly In Recovery After Having A Stroke Earlier This Year

August 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Pioneering record executive Irv Gotti is reportedly recovering from the effects of a stroke earlier this year, according to TMZ via fellow record producer Wack100. During a chat on Clubhouse, Wack100 said he was told by an employee of a rehab facility that Irv had suffered a stroke, and later shared a photo of the producer walking with a cane.

However, a representative for Irv told TMZ, “Irv has been struggling with diabetes for years, which caused him to have a minor stroke over six months ago. He has since changed his diet to eating more healthy. He’s been successful in making a full recovery. Irv is not in a rehab facility. He is at home with his family, enjoying life.”

Gotti previously talked on an episode of Drink Champs about how hard eating healthy had been after being diagnosed with diabetes, saying that he was also finding it difficult to stay consistent with his insulin. “But you know what’s f*cked up with diabetes?” he said. “Anything that you’re gonna like or tastes good, horrible for you. Now what’s some nasty sh*t? Broccoli… you supposed to eat some leaves or sh*t like that.”

However, he also acknowledged how widespread the condition is among certain populations. “It’s rampant with Black people,” he noted. “What it does is, it starts deteriorating your body.”

In July, Irv was sued for sexual assault — charges which he has denied.

Wack 100 Claims Irv Gotti Suffered Stroke, Walks With Cane

August 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Murder Inc. Records CEO Irv Gotti has suffered a stroke and now needs a cane to assist him with walking, according to West Coast Hip Hop personality Wack 100.

Wack shared the update about Gotti on Monday(August 26) during his podcast, claiming that he spoke with someone at a stroke recovery center who shared that the multi-platinum manager suffered an acute stroke.

A rep for Gotti, however, denied that he was ever in a facility.

Wack said he received pictures of Irv’s recovery, showing one pic where the producer can be seen walking with a cane, which Wack called a “walker.” Wack said this particular image was taken outside of the recovery center and added that Irv has “lost a lot weight” during this potential health issue.

Wack then asks his listeners to pray for Gotti, who has been suffering from diabetes for the past several years.

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Irv Gotti Confirms He Suffered A Stroke After Wack 100 Leaks Photo Of Him Using A Cane

August 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

A representative for Irv Gotti has confirmed that the music industry veteran suffered a “minor stroke” earlier this year. The news comes after Wack 100 leaked the information in the latest episode of his podcast, as caught by TMZ. “Irv has been struggling with diabetes for years, which caused him to have a minor stroke over six months ago,” his rep. told the outlet. “He has since changed his diet to eating more healthy. He’s been successful in making a full recovery. Irv is not in a rehab facility. He is at home with his family, enjoying life.”

During the podcast, Wack claimed to have pictures of Gotti in the aftermath of the stroke and knew someone at a recovery center where Gotti allegedly received treatment. He ended up sharing a photo of Gotti walking with the help of a cane on his Instagram page. In the comments section of the upload, fans scolded him for being insensitive about the situation.

Irv Gotti Attends City Of Hope Spirit Of Life Gala

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 18: Irv Gotti attends the 2023 City Of Hope Spirit Of Life Gala at Pacific Design Center on October 18, 2023, in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Health problems aren’t the only issues plaguing Gotti in recent months. He’s also facing a lawsuit with accusations of sexual assault, battery, and the intentional infliction of emotional distress. A Jane Doe filed the complaint in Miami-Dade County, Florida, back in July, claiming his actions caused her “severe emotional and psychological harm.” Gotti denied the claims in a statement, labeling them an “affront to women who have truly suffered abuse.”

Wack 100 Shares Photo Of Irv Gotti

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