The Murder Inc Story

Season 1

2022 · 5 episodes · 5h 0m in all

Home to chart-topping hip-hop and R&B records by Ja Rule and Ashanti, the history of Irv Gotti's Murder Inc Records comes to life. Discover the untold stories of the skyrocketing success, downfall and redemption from the people who were there to see it firsthand.

Episodes

1. 

   1. It's Murda

   9 Aug 2022 · 60 min

   Irv Gotti, the co-founder of Murder Inc Records, explains how his love of DJing led to producing beats and forming relationships with era-defining artists Jay-Z, DMX, Ja Rule and more.

2. 

   2. World's Most Dangerous

   16 Aug 2022 · 60 min

   Irv Gotti, Ja Rule, and others describe Murder Inc heating up with a smash hit record, bad blood with 50 Cent, and a high-profile collaboration with another New York music star.

3. 

   3. Foolish

   23 Aug 2022 · 60 min

   Irv's laser focus on singer Ashanti impacts both the label and his crumbling marriage, his attempt to sign Nas alienates JAY-Z, and Murder Inc's rivalry with 50 Cent intensifies.

4. 

   4. So Much Pain

   30 Aug 2022 · 60 min

   Ashanti's second album is a hit, and singer Lloyd makes a splash, but hip-hop culture is threatened when Irv and the label are accused of laundering money for drug kingpin Supreme.

5. 

   5. Pain Is Love

   6 Sept 2022 · 60 min

   Murder Inc and hip hop itself stand trial when the feds accuse Irv Gotti and his brother of laundering money, then the mogul embarks on a comeback and reckons with his life's journey.