Ashanti has taken to social media to express her grief following the passing of Irv Gotti, co-founder of Murda Inc., despite their past conflicts.
The unexpected news of Irv Gotti’s death shocked the music world. Ashanti, who worked closely with him during her rise to fame, shared a heartfelt message acknowledging the complicated nature of their relationship.
She began, “I can’t believe things ended like this… and it makes me so sad.” Although they weren’t on good terms in recent years, Ashanti highlighted her gratitude for Gotti’s influence on her career. Together, they created chart-topping hits that are still celebrated today.
Ashanti admitted that their relationship had its challenges. In her words, “We weren’t on the best terms the past few years but… through our ups and downs, I will forever be grateful for everything that you’ve done for me.” Despite the difficulties, she respected his musical talents.
The singer reflected on their history, stating that they “made history and that will remain infinite.” Even with the shadows that loomed over their past, the positive outweighed the negative for Ashanti. She closed her message with, “I have always prayed for you to find peace.”
In a 2022 interview, Ashanti opened up about the complexities between her and Gotti. She refuted claims of a romantic relationship, saying, “Was Irv my boyfriend? Was I his girlfriend? Never… Irv had several girlfriends.” This admission highlighted her perspective on their bond, which Irv had publicly commented on.
Ashanti further alleged that Gotti had misrepresented their relationship, manifesting its nature into something it wasn’t. She accused him of lying outright, which she found troubling and frustrating. Yet, she refrained from disclosing any personal details, stating, “I know a lot of things… I don’t have the desire to expose certain things.”
Moreover, Ashanti recounted feeling manipulated by Gotti when she was younger and less experienced. She shared that Gotti’s comments often left her questioning her worth, referring to his dual approach of building her up while also tearing her down. This manipulation added layers to the challenges she faced in her early career.
Ashanti’s reflections paint a picture of a relationship that was both productive and tumultuous, filled with creative highs and personal lows.
