Irv Gotti may be working to revive Murder Inc. with a new roster of talented artists, but it appears that he can’t break free from the less flattering portions of his past. After discussing his relationship with Ashanti on Drink Champs, the record executive encountered a bit of backlash. Several critics raised issues with the way in which he referred to Ashanti and the power dynamics of an older executive having a relationship with a younger, emerging singer. Not to mention, Irv Gotti was working through a separation from his then-wife during their relationship.
Ashanti has not publicly replied to Irv Gotti’s stream of comments, but it’s safe to say that their relationship is not in the best shape. Following the release of a documentary exploring the rise and fall of Murder Inc., ill Will of HipHopDX caught up with former Murder Inc. star Lloyd. During their conversation, Lloyd was asked about the idea of a Murder Inc. reunion tour and he quickly shot down the idea.
“I don’t think you can have a Murder Inc. reunion tour without Ashanti,” he told the media outlet.
“And I don’t think Ashanti and Irv are seeing eye to eye in any capacity right now; so that’s probably far-fetched.”
A Murder Inc. reunion tour may not be in the works, but that has not stopped the label’s former stars from appearing on stage together. Ashanti recently joined Lloyd at the Lovers & Friends festival in Las Vegas. Ashanti and Ja Rule have also delivered joint performances at the Dreamville Festival and Something In The Water.
