Hip-hop icon and record executive Irving “Irv Gotti” Lorenzo Jr., the mastermind behind Murder Inc. Records, has died at 54.

Legendary hip-hop producer Irv Gotti, known for his work with Ja Rule, Ashanti, and DMX, has passed away at 54. Tributes pour in for his impact on hip-hop.

Records co-founder's cause of death is not yet known, according to The Hollywood Reporter, who confirmed his passing Irv - who worked with the likes of Jay-Z, Jennifer Lopez, Ja Rule, Ashanti and DMX ...