Details about what led to Irv Gotti’s current health crisis remain sparse, but Twitter (X) is currently exploding with rumors.
(UPDATE) Sources tell AllHipHop Irv Gotti, the legendary Hip-Hop producer and Murder Inc. co-founder, was “declared dead” Wednesday morning (February 5) at the age of 54. “Declared dead” could mean a couple of different things. Legally, it means a person has been recognized as no longer alive.
The most common way to declare death is a “circulatory death,” which occurs when a person’s heart stops beating and they stop breathing permanently. It can happen after a heart attack or if CPR or breathing machines are unsuccessful. “Brain death,” on the other hand, occurs when a person has sustained a catastrophic brain injury that permanently stops all brain function, which can happen after a massive stroke or traumatic brain injury. A person may be brain dead even if their heart is still beating with the help of a ventilator.
The news comes days after he suffered another stroke, causing a brain bleed. The circumstances surrounding his condition have yet to be revealed, but Gotti has a history of health ailments.
Reps for the music mogul have remained silent, leaving fans and industry insiders speculating as they rally behind him. In early 2024, Gotti disclosed the toll the disease had taken on his life. “Diabetes is deteriorating my body,” he admitted in a candid interview, adding that he had struggled to adhere to a healthy lifestyle and manage his insulin intake consistently.
Photographs surfaced of him walking with a cane and appearing visibly slimmer. The stroke served as a wake-up call, and since then, Gotti had reportedly made significant life changes, including adopting a more health-conscious diet.
Despite the adjustments, Gotti, famed for hits with artists like Ashanti and Ja Rule, had been vocal about the challenges of living with diabetes. He spoke openly about the battle in interviews, often using his platform to shed light on the difficulties of managing the condition while maintaining a hectic lifestyle in the music industry.
Details about what led to Irv Gotti’s current health crisis remain sparse. But Twitter (X) is currently exploding with rumors, as is Irv Gotti’s Instagram page.
“Reports are spreading that former Murder Inc. Co-Founder Irv Gotti is in a vegetative state and on life support,” one person wrote on Twitter. “Allegedly had several strokes and bleeding on the brain. It’s also being rumored that family and friends are saying their final goodbyes. But it’s yet confirmed.”
Another said, “IRV GOTTI ON LIFE SUPPORT ALLEGEDLY REPORTED BY STORM Monroe. PRAYERS UP FOR HIM AND THE FAMILY.”
AllHipHop is awaiting further details. This is a developing story.
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