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

Music producer Irv Gotti died after a stroke Feb. 5. His clients included Jennifer Lopez, Ja Rule, Ashanti, DMX, and JAY Z.

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.