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Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nelly And Ashanti Embody Relationship Goals With Recent Serenade
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Nelly and Ashanti are reminding fans that Black love is alive and well. In a recent video, the rapper was seen serenading his loving wife with her own 2001 classic jam, 'Always On Time.' Complete with overzealous ad-libs and him freestyling over Ja Rule's verse, the songbird erupted in laughter throughout the entire video. Fans ate the adorable moment right on up as they flooded the comment section of the repost. 'That man ain't never been happier. Love this for them both,' one user wrote. Another replied, 'Chile they both ain't stop smiling since they reconnected.' Someone else chimed in, 'Listen! Circling the block don't work for everybody (because I would NEVER!) I'm glad it did for them, love this.' The serenade came days Nelly after shared footage of them in bed being playful as she pumped milk for their son. Ashanti attempted to get him to put his phone down as she was seen in rare form, but he was adamant about admiring her natural beauty. 'My wife is pumping boob juice for KK,' Nelly joked, referring to their son, Kareem Kenkaide. He even addressed haters who tried to say that he rocked a hair piece or dyed his hair. 'Ain't no grey or hair dye in this […] They said yo man got a hair piece,' he quipped as she covered his mouth and hide behind the covers. Elsewhere in the video, the 50-year-old teased at the idea of having a second child with Ashanti while she yelled at him to hang up the phone. Back in February, the singer made it known that she wanted to try for a little girl. 'We're going to add some more,' she told E! News. 'Definitely a girl to balance it out. I'm outnumbered in the house right now. So, a girl would be great.' Watch the full video above. More from Sign up for Vibe's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Associated Press
06-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Irv Gotti, music executive who created Murder Inc. Records, dies at 54
NEW YORK (AP) — Irv Gotti, the boisterous, smiley music mogul who founded Murder Inc. Records and was behind major hip-hop and R&B artists, has died. He was 54. Def Jam Recordings, which was the parent company of Murder Inc., announced Gotti's death in a statement late Wednesday night. It did not give a cause of death. Gotti, whose real name was Irving Lorenzo, created the iconic hip-hop and R&B imprint with his brother in the late 1990s, with the label gaining worldwide prominence through platinum-selling artists Ashanti and Ja Rule. Gotti also worked with some of rap's most legendary artists like Jay-Z, Nas and DMX, among other huge names in the genre. 'His creative genius and unwavering dedication to the culture birthed countless hits, defining an era of music that continues to resonate with fans worldwide,' the statement from Def Jam read. Murder Inc.'s blazing run in the early 2000s produced some of music's biggest crossover records, usually involving his two biggest stars, like Ja Rule and Ashanti's 'Always On Time,' 'I'm Real' by Jennifer Lopez and Ja Rule, 'Foolish' by Ashanti and 'What's Luv' by Fat Joe featuring Ja Rule and Ashanti. Gotti also produced 'Can I Get A... ' by Jay-Z, Amil and Ja Rule, and DMX's 'We Don't Give A (expletive)' with Jadakiss and Sheek Louch. Gotti earned a Grammy in 2004 for best R&B song for Ashanti's 'Rock Wit U (Awww Baby).' The label, which got its name after Gotti watched a documentary on the original Murder, Inc. crew of mob hitmen, once came under investigation for allegedly laundering drug money for a notorious crack kingpin, leading to criminal charges against Gotti. He was eventually acquitted. The bad press around the investigation led to Gotti dropping the word 'Murder' from the title of the label to change its name to The Inc. 'All of these big records, and people would still come back and focus on the negative word 'murder,'' he said when he announced the change. Still, Gotti never changed the nickname he shared with the late Gambino family boss John Gotti, which he said was given to him by Jay-Z. 'I ain't going to change it,' he said of his name. Along with his hitmaking and music prowess, Gotti was known for his involvement in one of hip-hop's most notorious beefs between 50 Cent and Ja Rule. The long-standing feud began more than 25 years ago and resulted in dis records and at least one physical confrontation. It was never resolved. In more recent years, Gotti drew criticism from music fans for speaking about an alleged relationship with Ashanti in interviews, a claim that she has denied. Lyor Cohen, a former Def Jam executive who is now global head of music at YouTube and Google, said 'Def Jam has lost one of it's most creative soldiers.' 'He was hip hop, and when we were on bended knee he brought the heat and saved our asses. He comes from a very tight, beautiful family from Queens and it's an honor and a privilege to have known him. Irv you will be missed,' Cohen said in a statement.
Buzz Feed
06-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Irv Gotti, Famed Music Exec Known For Signing Ashanti And Ja Rule, Has Died At Age 54
Irv Gotti, a respected music producer, entrepreneur, and record executive, has died at the age of 54. Although his cause of death has yet to be revealed, the music mogul reportedly suffered through multiple strokes in recent years while dealing with diabetes-related issues. Widely known for founding the successful record label Murder Inc., Irv — born Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr. — helped build the careers of some of the biggest names in music, including Ja Rule, Ashanti, and DMX. It was impossible to turn on the radio between the late '90s and mid-'00s without hearing one of his produced singles-turned-smash hip hop, R&B, or crossover hits. "Foolish" by Ashanti, "I'm Real" by Ja Rule ft. "Always On Time" by Ja Rule ft. Ashanti, "Gangsta Lovin'" by Eve ft. Alicia Keys, "What's Luv" by Fat Joe ft. Ja Rule and Ashanti, and "Southside" by Lloyd ft. Ashanti don't even begin to cover it. Before launching his prominent label, Murder Inc., in 1998, Irv worked as an A&R at Def Jam, where he helped sign Jay-Z, DMX, and Ja Rule. Irv is survived by his three children, Angie, Sonny, and JJ; his mother, Nee Nee Lorenzo; sisters, Tina and Angie; and his brother, Chris Lorenzo, with whom he co-founded Murder Inc. Dia Dipasupil / Getty Images for WEtv Instagram: @defjam Instagram: @ruffryders Prince Williams / Getty Images / Instagram: @oldmanebro
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Irv Gotti, Murder Inc. Founder Who Worked With Ashanti and Ja Rule, Dies at 54
Irv Gotti, a record executive, music producer, and entrepreneur best known as the founder of Murder Inc. Records, has died, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The cause of death is as yet unknown. Rising to prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Gotti played a crucial role in shaping the sound of hip-hop and R&B, working with artists like Ja Rule, Ashanti, DMX, and Jay-Z. His signature production style blended hard-hitting beats with melodic hooks, influencing a wave of commercial rap and R&B crossover hits. More from The Hollywood Reporter Whoopi Goldberg Slams Fox News Critics Angry Over Beyoncé's Best Country Album Grammy Win Billie Eilish Sends Care Package to L.A. Wildfire Victim at the Request of Meghan Markle Blackpink's Jennie Announces an Exclusive Solo Tour - Here's How to Snag the Best Deals on Tickets Before launching Murder Inc., Gotti worked as an A&R at Def Jam, where he helped bring DMX, Jay-Z, and Ja Rule to the label, significantly contributing to the commercial dominance of late '90s hip-hop. Under Murder Inc., he crafted multi-platinum hits like Ja Rule's 'Always On Time' and Ashanti's 'Foolish,' making the label one of the most successful of its era. However, his career faced setbacks in the mid-2000s due to an FBI investigation into alleged ties with drug kingpin Kenneth 'Supreme' McGriff. Though ultimately acquitted, the case damaged Murder Inc.'s reputation. In recent years, Gotti has reinvented himself, expanding into television with the creation of BET's 'Tales', an anthology series blending hip-hop and storytelling. This is a developing story… Best of The Hollywood Reporter Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Highest-Profile Harris Endorsements: Taylor Swift, George Clooney, Bruce Springsteen and More Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2024: Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Olivia Rodrigo and More
