Ashanti Reflects on Complicated Relationship with Irv Gotti After His Death

The R&B singer shared a heartfelt tribute to the late Murder Inc. cofounder, acknowledging their ups and downs while expressing gratitude for his impact on her career.

• Irv Gotti, cofounder of Murder Inc. Records and influential music producer, passed away on February 5 at the age of 54, with the cause of death not yet reported.
• Ashanti shared an emotional Instagram post expressing sadness over their unresolved differences but emphasized her gratitude for Gotti's role in her career and their shared history.
• The singer described Gotti as a 'musical genius' who pushed her to achieve her best work, despite acknowledging the challenges in their personal and professional relationship.
• Gotti was instrumental in launching Ashanti's career in the early 2000s, producing her Grammy-winning debut album and several Billboard-charting hits, including 'Foolish' and 'Always on Time.'
• Their relationship had been strained in recent years, partly due to Gotti's public claims about their past, which Ashanti disputed, calling him a 'narcissist' and accusing him of misrepresenting their connection.

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