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570:, was originally scheduled to be released on November 13, 2001 through Murder Inc. Records. However, the album was ultimately shelved. Black Child's debut album was originally scheduled to be released in January 2002, but was delayed to 2003 before being shelved completely. Other albums intended to be released though Murder Inc. but ultimately shelved also include Ronnie Bumps' debut album and a D.O. Cannon and Merc collaboration album, which was shelved after D.O. Cannon was killed in 2003. The latter two albums were all originally scheduled for a 2003 release. 443:. The album marked a significant change in Murder Inc.'s musical style, shifting from hardcore hip hop to a more radio-friendly pop rap oriented sound that targeted the female demographic, which in turn resulted in greater commercial success. This formula of making radio-friendly pop rap that targeted the female demographic would be a key factor in Murder Inc.'s later successes. The album debuted and peaked at number 1 on the Billboard 200 with 276,000 copies sold, and would ultimately be certified Triple Platinum by the RIAA for selling three million units. 696:"We find ourselves in limbo for the second time in three years," Henry 'Noonie' Lee, Lloyd's manager said in a statement. "It's frustrating to know that opportunities to advance Lloyd's career are out there but we can't exploit them due to our current situation. Even though Lloyd is appreciative of the opportunity that has been afforded him by Murder Inc., he feels it's time for him to move on and seek opportunities that will allow him to build and enhance his brand." 148: 39: 509:, and the album peaked in the top 3 on the Billboard top 200 and was ultimately certified Gold by the RIAA. A documentary of the same name as the compilation was released around the same time, documenting the careers and lives of Murder Inc. artists. However, less than two weeks after the release of the album, Vita severed ties with Murder Inc. During this time, Murder Inc. started associating with 693:—who had been with Murder Inc. for 5 years—asked to be released from his contract. Lloyd cited the need for more control and change as reasons for his departure from the slowly shrinking label. "I'm ready for a change. There's no bad blood. I just feel I need to take more control over my career and get a fresh start. Hopefully Irv can understand my position," Lloyd explained in a press release. 478:(featuring Charli Baltimore). Much of the album was produced by Irv Gotti, and the album was executively produced by Irv Gotti and Ja Rule. It sold over 360,000 units in its first week, and debuted and peaked at number one on the Billboard 200. The album sold over three million units in America, and was certified 3× platinum by the RIAA. 777:
On January 25, 2005, Chris and Irv Gotti surrendered to authorities in New York City and were officially charged with money laundering and conspiracy to launder money. During the trial, Irv Gotti was represented by Gerald B. Lefcourt, and Chris Gotti was represented by Gerald Shargel. In December
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That same year, Ja Rule announced that he was no longer signed to Murder Inc. as well, the same label he had been with since its beginnings in 1997. Ja Rule decided to go independent on his own label, Mpire, which is distributed through Fontana. Although Ja Rule had departed from Murder Inc., he
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Despite having a roster of many artists, the only artists to have released solo studio albums were Ashanti, Ja Rule, Vanessa Carlton, and Lloyd. Throughout Murder Inc.'s years, many artists were scheduled to release studio albums, but many artists on the label were shelved. Vita's debut album on
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were also blocked by Universal from releasing a Cash Money Click reunion album featuring Ja Rule, due to his contractual obligations. Def Jam was ordered to pay TVT $ 132 million in punitive damages in 2003. However, Def Jam won an appeal and instead only paid TVT $ 126,720. The Cash Money Click
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Chris and Irv Gotti's history with McGriff dates back to 1994, when McGriff, newly paroled from prison, met Chris and Irv on the set of a music video in Queens, New York. McGriff wanted to go into cinematography and sought help from Chris and Irv Gotti to produce and direct a film based on
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The album continued to showcase original artists like Ja Rule, Black Child, Vita, Jodie Mack, O-1 and Caddillac Tah, while showcasing new artists like Ashanti and Charli Baltimore and Murder Inc. affiliates like D.O. Cannon, Ronnie Bumps and Merc. Murder Inc. scored another hit single with
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In September 2013, Murder Inc. was relaunched as an umbrella label under Irv Gotti's new label, Visionary. On September 27, Murder Inc. released its first songs in years, Ja Rule's "Fresh Out da Pen" and "Everything", both produced by Murder Inc./Visionary producers
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by Ja Rule. Featuring production from Irv Gotti (who also executive produced the album) as well as guest appearances from Murder Inc. artists Tah Murdah, Black Child and Nemesis in their debut major appearances, the album featured the hit single
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featured guest appearances from labelmates Caddillac Tah, Black Child, O-1 (previously known as Nemesis) and newly signed artists Charli Baltimore, Jodie Mack, and Ashanti. This album was soon followed by Ashanti's multi-platinum selling debut,
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as he collaborated with Ja Rule and Ashanti for the remix to "The Pledge". Although it was speculated that Nas would possibly sign to Murder Inc., the deal never materialized. Ja Rule's next album (
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On December 4, 2003, during a press conference, Irv Gotti announced that in light of the recent changes, setbacks, and controversies surrounding the label, Murder Inc. would be renamed to
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logo appeared on the screen, inspiring Irv to name his label after the organized crime group, paralleling his desire to put out hit records to the crime group's purpose of putting out
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offices while the investigations were on. When the trials began in early 2005, Def Jam made them honor their contracts and release compilation albums; then they were not re-signed.
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On January 3, 2003, Murder Inc.'s office was raided by federal agents trying to find evidence that Murder Inc. was funneling and laundering drug money for
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Murder Inc. spent 2005 and part of 2006 searching for distribution. In August 2006, Irv Gotti and The Inc. signed to
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revealed he was still on great terms with Irv Gotti and the two worked together for Ja Rule's next album,
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2005, Chris and Irv Gotti were found not guilty of money laundering and conspiracy to launder money.
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reunion album, scheduled for a November 2002 release through Murder Inc., was ultimately shelved.
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and soon began releasing music. After settling in at Universal Motown, Irv Gotti signed
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and his return to recording music. The single was released to promote his new project,
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investigators raided the headquarters of Murder Inc. Records, located at
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In June 2017, it was announced that Murder Inc. had partnered with
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On August 1, 2007, Ja Rule would return to radio and television on
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On October 10, 2000, Ja Rule released his second studio album,
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Singles: "POV City Anthem", "Furious", "Put It on Me (Remix)"
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gave Irv Gotti his own label under Def Jam. While watching
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On August 4, 2008, Lloyd released his third studio album,
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in 2001. That same year, Ja Rule's most successful album,
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On July 2, 2002, Murder Inc. released the compilation,
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