In the wake of Irv Gotti's death, his longtime rival, 50 Cent, has spoken out with some final words about the late Murder Inc. Records co-founder.

Producer Irv Gotti, who co-founded Murder Inc. Records and helped launch the careers of Ja Rule and Ashanti, has died at the age of 54. Following the news of his death, the Hip-Hop world shared their tributes in honor of the music industry mogul.

Def Jam Recordings and the extended Def Jam family of artists, executives and employees, are deeply saddened at the loss of Irv Gotti,” a statement from the label read. “Hi