Music executive Irv Gotti, who helped launch the careers of rap stars, dies at 54
Irv Gotti rose to prominence working with rap artists who went on to become major stars in the late 1990s and early 2000s
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Irv Gotti, who created hits for Jennifer Lopez and Ja Rule, dies at 54
The music mogul transformed hip-hop with records by Ja Rule, Ashanti, DMX and Jennifer Lopez.
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Irv Gotti, Famed Hip-Hop Music Executive, Dies At Age 54
Irv Gotti, co-founder of Murder Inc Records and renowned music executive, has passed away at 54, leaving behind a legacy that shaped the hip-hop landscape in the early 2000s, producing iconic albums for artists like Ja Rule and Ashanti.
Black History Month concert event to feature Athens musicians, artists, dancers and more
"Hip-Hop Canvas: Beats, Art & Fashion" is scheduled to take place at Ciné in downtown Athens on Saturday.
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