Prayers Up! Rep For Irv Gotti Confirms He Recently Suffered A Medical Emergency (Exclusive Details)
A representative for Irv Gotti has confirmed that the 54-year-old music producer recently suffered a stroke.
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Editorâs Note: This article has been updated to reflect exclusive details shared with The Shade Room by Irv Gottâs rep.
More Details About Irv Gottiâs Recent Medical Emergency & Current Health
According to TMZ, music manager Wack 100 initially revealed Gottiâs recent medical emergency during his appearance on a recently released podcast. Furthermore, Wack alleged that people have been keeping Gottiâs condition âunder wraps.â
âOops, I mightâve just said some s**t donât nobody know,â Wack explained, catching his words. ââŠWelp, I already done said the s**t⊠Irv Gotti had a stroke⊠I got [a picture] of the guy down there at the stroke recovery center⊠Irv Gotti got a stroke, you see the walker and everythingâŠâ
While speaking, Wack explained that the photo he had of Gotti allegedly originated from an employee at the center. Ultimately, the manager concluded his thoughts by asking the public to pray for the producer.
On Wednesday, August 28, TMZ published Wackâs recent comments alongside a statement from Gottiâs representative.
âIrv has been struggling with diabetes for years, which caused him to have a minor stroke over six months ago,â they stated.
Furthermore, the representative explained that Gotti has âchanged his diet to eating more healthy.â
âHeâs been successful in making a full recovery. Irv is not in a rehab facility,â they added. âHe is at home with his family, enjoying life.â
Social Media Sends Prayers
Social media users sent prayers Gottiâs way in The Shade Roomâs comment section.
Instagram user @massage.savant wrote, âOne thing about life, you never joke about somebodyâs health circumstances because your life can change within a blink of a eye you appreciate life and those who have done you wrong you let God handle them, but you never make a comparison about somebodyâs health speedy recovery Gottiâ
While Instagram user @coopdajuice added, âBoy almost sent himself to glory when he found out Ashanti & Nelly got back togetherâ
Instagram user @msbasketball1 wrote, âReally dislike people who share information without people permission!!!! Sending prayers to IRV⊠Strokes are no joke.. they leave lasting effectsâŠđđŸâ
While Instagram user @kimmymar added, âPraying for healing, Irv đđŸ.. Never make fun or mock someoneâs illness
Instagram user @spoiledassamber wrote, âDidnât Ashanti announce her pregnancy 6 months ago??? Man almost met the creator behind that pregnancy announcement đđđđâ
While Instagram user @cantbestill added, âPrayers up for him⊠yall joking about this manâs life is wild. Hope he heals⊠a Stroke is no joke.â
Instagram user @aprnbeauty wrote, âThatâs terrible wishing him a speedy recovery. Itâs a long process . Youâre never 100% the same. But the people laughing in the comments remember strokes, can happen at any time at any age to anyone be safe.â
While Instagram user @yamaneika added, âI hate to be that person but that was around the time Ashanti announced her pregnancy to Nelly, stress can really take a toll. Sending prayersâ
TSR Exclusive Update
Amid TMZâs report, Irv Gottiâs rep spoke exclusively with The Shade Room. The rep. explained that Gotti is now in good health and heâs appreciative of fansâ concerns.
âIâm getting older. Thatâs all,â Gotti reportedly stated. âOnly thing worse than getting old is not getting old.â
The producer reportedly explained that life has been and heâs enjoying the company of his sons, Sonny and JJ, and his two dogs. Furthermore, Gotti reportedly noted that his sons were upset about Wack 100 revealing his recent medical emergency.
Nonetheless, the producer noted that heâs focused on his upcoming biopic about DMX.
Irv Gotti Recently Spoke About His Battle With Diabetes
According to TMZ, Gotti previously spoke about his battle with diabetes while appearing on the âDrink Champsâ podcast in August 2023.
The outlet notes that Gotti explained he hadnât been consistent with taking his insulin. Additionally, the music producer reportedly noted that doctors had warned him to make positive changes to his diet.
Most recently, Gotti took to Instagram in April to share a look at his âlight lunchâ with his followers. The 54-year-old has apparently remained inactive on the platform since then.
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