Gotti was a pioneer in the rap community, co-founding Murder Inc. Records in 1998 and signing several major rappers to the label, such as Jay-Z, the late DMX, Ja Rule, Ashanti and Lloyd.

After establishing the label, Irv Gotti helped launch the careers of Ja Rule, Ashanti, Lloyd and others. Following his success with Murder Inc., Lorenzo went on to produce TV series like "Tales ...

In a candid studio shot posted by his former collaborator and Murder Inc. teammate Ashanti (above), the pair seems to be working on new music... Irv Gotti, Lloyd, Vita, Black Child, Cadillac Tah ...

Among those in attendance, according to TMZ, were Murder Inc. artists Ja Rule, Ashanti, Lloyd, Charli Baltimore and Vita. Also at the service, in addition to Gotti’s family, were Jay-Z (sitting ...

Read full article: Lawyer for Key West businessman accused of murder seeks hair samples from victim, witnesses The lawyer for Key West business owner Lloyd Preston Brewer III, accused of murdering ...