Earlier this month, Irv Gotti passed away at the age of 54, suffering a stroke as well as a brain bleed ahead of his passing.
His family issued a heartfelt statement about the untimely loss after the unfortunate news broke. The Murder Inc. co-founder’s cause of death has yet to be revealed. Ja Rule took the stage to share some kind words about the late music executive, seemingly growing emotional as he spoke. “I just want to say, Irv, I love you,” he said in part. “Everyone in this room loves you. You touched everybody in your own way in this room.” Jay-Z could be seen sitting in the front row, clapping after the moving speech. The funeral took place following the announcement that plans for a public service had been canceled.