In 2022, Gotti infamously claimed he had an alleged romantic and sexual relationship with Ashanti during an appearance on the “Drink Champs” podcast. He later doubled down on his comments while appearing on an episode of “The Murder Inc Story,” claiming the pair had sex before the singer recorded her 2002 hit “Happy.”

Ashanti pays tribute to Irv Gotti, reflecting on their ups and downs but expressing gratitude for his impact: "We made history..."

Irv Gotti, the Murder Inc. Records founder and music producer who worked with DMX, Aaliyah, Kanye West and Jay-Z, has died. He was 54. The Grammy winner reportedly died on Wednesday in New York City, his family told multiple media outlets. Although he had faced health issues in the past, a cause of death was …

Singer Ashanti paid respect to late record producer and Murder, Inc, CEO Irv Gotti despite the pair's checkered history.

Record executive and music producer Irving “Irv Gotti” Lorenzo, who helped launch music careers for Ashanti, DMX and Ja Rule, died at 54. Ashanti has broken her silence on the death of Irv Gotti … and her heartfelt message made it clear she cared for him deeply