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Yahoo
13-05-2025
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Ashanti Blasted By Chris Gotti For Denying Relationship With Irv Gotti: 'I Was Their Therapist'
Chris Gotti, elder brother of the late music mogul Irv Gotti, recently addressed comments made by Ashanti regarding her relationship with Irv during her time at Murder Inc. Records. He called her recollection 'disrespectful' and dismissive of the deep personal and professional history they shared. Speaking candidly on the Let's Keep it 100 podcast, Chris expressed frustration over Ashanti's portrayal of her past with Irv, particularly her assertion that their involvement never amounted to a real relationship. 'She says they wasn't in a relationship. They was in a relationship,' Chris stated. He went on to describe himself as a frequent mediator during their private conflicts, saying, 'I was they therapist. Like come on now, don't do that. But at the end of the day that's what makes what went on with them so real.' Chris also took issue with Ashanti's downplaying of Irv Gotti and Murder Inc.'s contributions to her success, suggesting her rise in the music industry wouldn't have happened the same way without Irv's influence. 'For her to act like it ain't Murder Inc. that made her is f**king bullsh*t or Irv made her. She had three deals before him. Like, something with y'all chemistry worked out! Respect it! That's all. Not saying you have to talk about the ni**a, but respect the magic that was made. That's all I said.' 'I'm not gonna let no one talk about my brother, [we're] gonna have a problem, simple and plain. Especially someone who he made their career. Like, I was there. He made you sing records the way you sang them cause you would've never sang it that way if it was up to you,' he continued. Chris's comments were made in response to remarks Ashanti gave during her 2022 appearance on Angie Martinez's IRL podcast, in which she addressed Irv Gotti's earlier statements on Drink Champs. 'Let's clear this up,' Ashanti said. 'We're not gonna say relationship. We dealt with each other, but was Irv my boyfriend? Was I his girlfriend? Never… Irv had several girlfriends, so I'm a little confused by the label and the description.' She continued, 'I think that Irv definitely has his side and his version… you may think that it's something and the other person knows that it's not… Irv has flat-out lied about a lot of things.' Ashanti added that manipulation played a role in their dynamic, sharing, 'He would say stuff like, 'No one wants to record with you, nobody f**ks with you like that.'' Despite their complicated history, Ashanti insisted she had no interest in exposing Irv's secrets, stating, 'I'm happy, I'm in a different space… I don't play in the mud.' The heated back-and-forth between the two camps has simmered in the wake of Gotti's death, with Ashanti paying tribute to the Queens, N.Y., native in a public statement on social media. Ashanti and Irv Gotti were at the heart of Murder Inc.'s meteoric rise in the early 2000s, creating hits like 'Foolish' and 'Happy' — tracks that dominated the charts and cemented the label's place in Hip-Hop and R&B history. Tragically, Irv Gotti passed away in February 2025 after reportedly suffering from a 'major hemorrhagic stroke' stemming from his longstanding bout with diabetes. Gotti was 54 at the time of his death. More from Nelly And Ashanti Embody Relationship Goals With Recent Serenade 50 Cent Speaks To Joe Budden At Knicks Game, Cracks Joke About Their Feud Ashanti Gives Masterclass In Performance On 'American Idol'
Black America Web
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Chris Gotti Says Ashanti Should Give Irv Gotti More Credit For Her Success
Source: Chance Yeh / Getty Chris Gotti is a firm believer that blood is thicker than water. He says Ashanti should be giving his brother Irv Gotti more credit her success. As spotted on Hop New Hip Hop the music executive paid a visit to the Keep It 100 podcast recently and spoke on different topics relating to the Murder Inc. Records legacy, his late great brother and more. Prior to Irv Gotti's death his relationship with Ashanti had severely soured – to the point where she avoided talking about him altogether. When asked about it he made it clear that Ashanti shouldn't be surprised it was such a hot topic. 'Everyone keeps talking about it, she should understand that, too' he said. 'If you're in the limelight, they ask the question. It wasn't little, it was big. For her to act like it ain't Murder Inc. that made her is f***ing bulls**t. Or that Irv made her, it's crazy.' He went to remind everyone that she didn't find her signature sound until she got to Murder Inc. 'She had three deals before him. Like, something with y'all chemistry worked out. Respect it. That's all. I'm not saying you have to talk about. Respect the magic that was made. That's all I said' Chris Gotti added. He would go on to reveal that their tension put him in a tough spot. 'Irv hate when I take her position. But I never took Irv's position with her. But I'm doing it 'cause he ain't here now. I'm not going to let no one talk about my brother. You going to have a problem. Simple and plain. Especially someone who he made that career. I was there. Like, he made you sing records in the way you sang them. 'Cause you would've never sang it that way if it was up to you.' Prior to his passing Irv Gotti made some very startling revelations on two separate Drink Champs episodes about his personal dealings with the 'Foolish' singer. Irving alleged they were romantically involved all the while he was still legally married. He caught severe backlash with many saying Irv was fixated with Ashanti. You can see Chris Gotti discuss the situation below. SEE ALSO Chris Gotti Says Ashanti Should Give Irv Gotti More Credit For Her Success was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
Yahoo
24-02-2025
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Chris Gotti Reveals Brother's Last Meal, Says Irv 'Suffered For Years' Before Death
Chris Gotti, the brother of late rap mogul Irv Gotti, has shared details surrounding the Murder Inc. Records founder's death, including his last meal. During an appearance on the 2Way podcast, Chris Gotti, the elder of the brothers, revealed that Gotti died as a result of a 'massive hemorrhagic stroke,' ending the Queens, N.Y. native's bout with diabetes. According to Chris, Irv, who passed away on Feb. 5, was defiant in his response to his diabetes diagnosis, as he continued to indulge in unhealthy meals despite his deteriorating condition. This included Chinese food, which Chris says is the last meal his brother ate prior to his death. 'We all have to go at one point in time we just really wanna go on our terms. And Irv, sadly enough, he did go on his terms,' Gotti said. 'He just didn't believe it and he was like, 'I'm going to go the way I wanted.' He ate a bunch of Chinese food while playing poker and had a massive hemorrhagic stroke, which is bleeding on the brain.' Chris Gotti also shared that Irv, who was 54 at the time of his death, wasn't diagnosed with diabetes until his late 40s, admitting that his brother wasn't properly monitoring his health. 'Irv doesn't go to the doctor so that's why he's so late being diagnosed,' Gotti said in the interview uploaded on Thursday (Feb. 20). 'And when he finally did go get a real physical and a check-up, they were like, 'You're diabetic,' and he didn't believe it.' The 58-year-old also says he witnessed his brother 'suffer' for the last three years of his life as a result of his poor health, providing further insight into the seriousness of Gotti's medical complications. Largely remembered for founding Murder Inc. Records, one of the premier Hip-Hop labels of the late '90s and early '00s, and helping launch the careers of multiple hitmakers, Gotti was laid to rest following a funeral in his hometown. The home-going service was attended by a list of his former collaborators, including JAY-Z, Ja Rule, Ashanti, and more. Watch Chris Gotti's 2Way interview below. More from Irv Gotti's Funeral: Ja Rule, JAY-Z And Other Loved Ones Mourn Late Mogul At Queens Service Irv Gotti Funeral Details Revealed One Week After Passing Ashanti Shares Message For Late Murder Inc. Boss Irv Gotti In Heartfelt Tribute
Yahoo
09-02-2025
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Record producer Irv Gotti dies aged 54 as Kanye West and 50 Cent lead tributes
Record producer Irv Gotti has died aged 54. The Murder Inc. Records co-founder's cause of death is not yet known, according to The Hollywood Reporter, who confirmed his passing. Irv - who worked with the likes of Jay-Z, Jennifer Lopez, Ja Rule, Ashanti and DMX - suffered a "minor" stroke early last year, and he had battled diabetes-related issues. Following the tragic news, the music world has paid tribute to Irv, including label Def Jam, where he got his big break. A statement on the company's Instagram account reads: "Def Jam Recordings and the extended Def Jam family of artists, executives and employees, are deeply saddened at the loss of Irv Gotti. "His contributions at Def Jam, as both an A R executive and in partnership with Murder Inc., helped pave the way for the next generation of artists and producers, a force that reshaped the soundscape of hip-hop and R B. His creative genius and unwavering dedication to the culture birthed countless hits, defining an era of music that continues to resonate with fans worldwide. "Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all those who were touched by his work." Kanye West also paid tribute to Irv. Ye shared the story about the record producer's passing on his Instagram account, and he added a white dove emoji. In tribute to Irv, 50 Cent posted a picture of himself smoking next to a grave headstone, which had "RIP" on, and he wrote: "I'm smoking on dat Gotti pack, nah God bless him [white dove emoji] LOL (sic)" Born Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr, the star worked as an A and R at Def Jam, where he was a catalyst in the likes of Jay-Z, Ja Rule and DMX joining the label. Irv also produced Jay's tune 'Can I Live' from the rapper's 1996 record 'Reasonable Doubt'. He went on to launch Murder Inc in New York City in 1998, and later in his career he co-produced Vanessa Carlton's 2007 album 'Heroes and Thieves' alongside Rick Rubin and Stephan Jenkins.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
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Tony Roberts Dies: ‘Serpico', ‘Annie Hall' & Broadway Actor Was 85
Tony Roberts, the actor who collaborated with such filmmakers as Woody Allen and Sidney Lumet, has died. He was 85. The Broadway actor's daughter and sole survivor Nicole Barley confirmed Roberts death to The New York Times after he died on Friday at his Manhattan home following complications with lung cancer. More from Deadline 2025 Deaths Photo Gallery: Hollywood & Media Obituaries 2024 Hollywood & Media Deaths: Photo Gallery & Obituaries Irv Gotti Dies: Murder Inc. Records Founder Who Produced For DMX, Aaliyah & More Was 54 In Play It Again, Sam (1972), Annie Hall (1977), Stardust Memories (1980) and Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), Roberts was known for playing Allen's nonchalant friend, balancing the auteur and star's anxious onscreen presence. The actor also appeared in Lumet's Serpico (1973) and Just Tell Me What You Want (1980). Roberts' other film credits include Star Spangled Girl (1971), The Taking of Pelham 123 (1974), Victor/Victoria (1982) and Amityville 3-D (1983), as well as episodes of shows like The Love Boat, Trapper John, M.D., Matlock, The Carol Burnett Show, All My Children and Law & Order. Roberts is also known for his stage acting, appearing on Broadway in such shows as Barefoot in the Park, Sugar, Victor/Victoria, Cabaret and Xanadu. DEADLINE RELATED VIDEO: Best of Deadline 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery 'The Apprentice' Oscar Nominees Sebastian Stan & Jeremy Strong On Why It's 'More Of A Horror Movie' With "Monstrous Egos" 'Prime Target' Release Guide: When Are New Episodes Available On Apple TV+?
