The Breakfast Club INTERVIEW: Chris Gotti Talks Irv, Jay-Z, Ashanti, Fat Joe, Diddy, Hip-Hop Now Vs.Then, 'Clash Pro League' +More
Sep 30, 2025
Chris Gotti, music executive and co-founder of Murder, Inc., shares captivating stories from his illustrious career. He reveals how he discovered Ashanti and rescued Ja Rule from Def Jam. Chris opens up about balancing family dynamics with Irv Gotti, navigating industry feuds, and the changing landscape of music today. He discusses his new venture, the Clash Pro League, and upcoming film projects, while reflecting on the profound impact of his long-standing relationships and the lessons learned from past conflicts.
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Tunnel Focus Drives Hitmaking
- Chris highlights Irv's tunnel vision and focus as the source of his success.
- He says Irv rarely socialized at meetings and concentrated exclusively on making records.
Use Holistic Practices And Fasting
- Adopt holistic health practices and fasting to reduce illness, Chris recommends.
- He credits fasting and a holistic doctor with improving his health and reducing reliance on conventional medicine.
Hurt Over Ashanti's Posthumous Response
- Chris says he expected a personal call or visit from Ashanti after Irv's passing but only got a late text and flowers.
- He expresses hurt that she didn't speak to him in person given his role in her career.