5 episodes
The Murder Inc Story - Season 1
First aired Aug 9, 2022Season 1
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
Episode 1
It's Murda
Aug 9, 202260 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.
Episode 2
World's Most Dangerous
Aug 16, 202260 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.
Episode 3
Foolish
Aug 23, 202260 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.
Episode 4
So Much Pain
Aug 30, 202260 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.
Episode 5
Pain Is Love
Sep 6, 202260 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.