In a statement posted to Instagram, Def Jam said the label was "deeply saddened" by Gotti's death at age 54. "Def Jam Recordings and the extended Def Jam family of artists, executives and ...
In the ever-evolving landscape of the music industry, few labels carry the weight and legacy of Def Jam Recordings. Founded in 1984 by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin, Def Jam has been home to ...
Murder Inc. Records founder Irv Gotti has died at 54. He helped launch careers for talent such as Ashanti, DMX and Ja Rule.