Murder Inc. was an American East Coast hip hop supergroup composed of Jay-Z, DMX, and Ja Rule, formed by record executive Irv Gotti in 1995. [1] They first appeared in tandem on fellow New York-based rapper Mic Geronimo 's 1995 song "Time to Build."

Gotti later produced the song Can I Live from Jay-Z's 1996 debut album, Reasonable Doubt, and helped service Ain't No Playa to radio. He also acted as Jay-Z's tour DJ, and helped create the joint venture between Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam in 1997.

Feb 20, 2025 · Irv Gotti and Jay-Z were not always at odds. The hip-hop executive produced Hov's Can I Live and played a key role in getting Ain't No Ni**a from single to radio. Irv was also Jay-Z's...

Feb 19, 2025 · Ja Rule, JAY-Z, and others mourned late Murder Inc. founder Irving "Irv Gotti" Lorenzo at his funeral, taking place in his home borough of Queens, NY.

Feb 21, 2025 · Hip-Hop royalty gathered in New York City for the Murder Inc. co-founder's funeral. He died Feb. 5 at the age of 54 after suffering a stroke.

Aug 22, 2022 · Jay-Z has taken credit for giving Murder Inc. founder Irv Gotti his name, a revelation the rap legend shared during an appearance on the second episode of the BET docuseries, The Murder Inc...

Aug 15, 2022 · JAY-Z is featured on Irv Gotti's Murder Inc. BET documentary, and he's been dropping gems such as how he was instrumental in giving the label executive his name.

Feb 19, 2025 · Jay-Z, Ja Rule & Ashanti Among Attendees at Irv Gotti’s Private Funeral Service. The Murder Inc. co-founder's farewell took place at New York's Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral.

Feb 6, 2025 · Record executive and music producer Irving "Irv Gotti" Lorenzo died at age 54, according to multiple news outlets, including The Hollywood Reporter and TMZ. The cause of his death is not yet...

Feb 19, 2025 · Irv Gotti's Funeral Ja Rule took the stage to share some kind words about the late music executive, seemingly growing emotional as he spoke. "I just want to say, Irv, I love you," he said in part.