Irv Gotti has apologized for recent comments he made about DMX's death. During a recent radio interview, Irv said that X had died from a drug overdose. He explained, “They said it was a bad dose of crack, and they said some drug fentanyl was mixed in with the crack and that’s what made him overdose. Then when he got to the hospital, he got diagnosed with COVID and he couldn’t breathe. You know that COVID messes with your respiratory system, so that’s why he had to get hooked up to the ventilator. But they said before he did, he was brain dead.”
50 Cent took to Instagram to respond to Irv's comments, saying, “This guy is a idiot … did he just say DMX died from smoking crack and fentanyl! why would he say that?” Swizz Beatz wrote in the comments, “Bozo moves can’t lie.” Jadakiss also commented, “Wing,” which basically means he felt that Irv was acting like a bird.”
IRV RESPONDS
On Saturday (May 1st), Irv apologized via Instagram, saying that X was like a brother to him and while he didn't mean any harm with his comments, he understands why people are so upset.
He explained, “Now Everything I said had already been reported in the media . . . Everything I said had been out there already. I did not break anything I said. But you know what, I understand. No one wanted to hear it from me. And for that I am truly sorry. To ever make people think. I don’t love my n***a X.”
He continued, “I apologize for talking out of turn. In my defense, I honestly thought I wasn’t saying anything that everyone didn’t hear already. If anyone thinks the love I have for X is nothing but genuine unconditional love. Just look at our history. Really look at it. And there is no way you can think that. Love you X.”
Irv also revealed that he apologized to X's ex-wife Tashera Simmons and Ruff Ryder Entertainment executives Darrin “Dee” Dean and Joaquin “Waah” Dean.
