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Lyor Cohen Pays Tribute to Irv Gotti: ‘He Was Hip-Hop’


Lyor Cohen has paid tribute to the late Irv Gotti, who passed away on Wednesday (Feb. 5). See what he said.

He went on to serve as a co-producer architecting hits such as Fat Joe’s “What’s Luv?,” Ashanti’s “Foolish,” Ja Rule’s “Mesmerize” and Billboard Hot 100 No. “Our dad was an incredible man, a true visionary who transformed the hip-hop industry and changed the game for artists and fans alike,” they wrote. The statement continues: “As we navigate this difficult time, we kindly ask for privacy while we grieve the loss of our dad, son, brother, uncle, and friend.

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