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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Editorās Note: This article has been updated to reflect exclusive details shared with The Shade Room by Irv Gottās rep.
More Details About Irv Gottiās Recent Medical Emergency & Current Health
According to TMZ, music manager Wack 100 initially revealed Gottiās recent medical emergency during his appearance on a recently released podcast. Furthermore, Wack alleged that people have been keeping Gottiās condition āunder wraps.ā
āOops, I mightāve just said some s**t donāt nobody know,ā Wack explained, catching his words. āā¦Welp, I already done said the s**tā¦ Irv Gotti had a strokeā¦ I got [a picture] of the guy down there at the stroke recovery centerā¦ Irv Gotti got a stroke, you see the walker and everythingā¦ā
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 Wackās recent comments alongside a statement from Gottiās representative.
āIrv has been struggling with diabetes for years, which caused him to have a minor stroke over six months ago,ā they stated.
Furthermore, the representative explained that Gotti has āchanged his diet to eating more healthy.ā
āHeās been successful in making a full recovery. Irv is not in a rehab facility,ā they added. āHe is at home with his family, enjoying life.ā
Social Media Sends Prayers
Social media users sent prayers Gottiās way in The Shade Roomās comment section.
Instagram user @massage.savant wrote, āOne thing about life, you never joke about somebodyās 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 somebodyās health speedy recovery Gottiā
While Instagram user @coopdajuice added, āBoy almost sent himself to glory when he found out Ashanti & Nelly got back togetherā
Instagram user @msbasketball1 wrote, āReally dislike people who share information without people permission!!!! Sending prayers to IRVā¦ Strokes are no joke.. they leave lasting effectsā¦šš¾ā
While Instagram user @kimmymar added, āPraying for healing, Irv šš¾.. Never make fun or mock someoneās illness
Instagram user @spoiledassamber wrote, āDidnāt Ashanti announce her pregnancy 6 months ago??? Man almost met the creator behind that pregnancy announcement ššššā
While Instagram user @cantbestill added, āPrayers up for himā¦ yall joking about this manās life is wild. Hope he healsā¦ a Stroke is no joke.ā
Instagram user @aprnbeauty wrote, āThatās terrible wishing him a speedy recovery. Itās a long process . Youāre 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.ā
While Instagram user @yamaneika added, āI hate to be that person but that was around the time Ashanti announced her pregnancy to Nelly, stress can really take a toll. Sending prayersā
TSR Exclusive Update
Amid TMZās report, Irv Gottiās rep spoke exclusively with The Shade Room. The rep. explained that Gotti is now in good health and heās appreciative of fansā concerns.
āIām getting older. Thatās all,ā Gotti reportedly stated. āOnly thing worse than getting old is not getting old.ā
The producer reportedly explained that life has been and heās 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 heās 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 āDrink Champsā podcast in August 2023.
The outlet notes that Gotti explained he hadnāt 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 ālight lunchā with his followers. The 54-year-old has apparently remained inactive on the platform since then.
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