Irv Gotti hopes to Rebuild struggling Record Label

For five years, Irv Gotti was the head of the most successful record label in the game. With a distribution deal with Def Jam, Murder Inc. Records dominated the game. They built around the big man with a small frame in Ja Rule. Eventually, he would be paired with Ashanti and together they made beautiful music.

But, when a federal investigation in his company arose, Gotti lost everything. The label was already in the middle of a high-profile feud. While some fans had turned their backs, but the ones that did stay left after the trial. Despite winning the case, Murder Inc. was dropped from Def Jam.

It would take two years for Irv Gotti to land an exclusive distribution deal with Universal Motown. But, his time with the new label did not bring any hits. Last summer, the deal lapsed and Irv Gotti found himself without a deal for his label. For years, he has discussed reviving the label.

Gotti hopes that he can finally get something going with Murder Inc. this summer, before the legacy and the label is completely forgotten.