Irv Gotti’s funeral is anticipated to draw a massive crowd as his family gears up for the event on February 18 in Jamaica, Queens.

The service is scheduled to take place at Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral in Jamaica, Queens, with preparations in place to accommodate the expected thousands of attendees. The cathedral's main sanctuary can hold up to 2,500 people, a testament to Gotti's significant impact on the music industry.

The founder of Murder Inc. Records, Irv Gotti played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of numerous artists, including Ja Rule, Ashanti, and Jay-Z. His passing on February 5, following complications from a massive stroke, marked a significant loss in the world of hip-hop.

Survived by his children Angie, Sonny, and Jonathan Wilson, brother Chris Gotti, mother Nee Nee Lorenzo, and sisters Tina and Angie, Gotti's legacy and influence were commemorated by his family in a heartfelt statement on Instagram.

Gotti's imprint on the music industry as a visionary and trailblazer will endure through his music and the memories shared by all whose lives he touched.

Having battled diabetes-related health issues for years, Irv Gotti's passing has left a void in the music community, with his family requesting privacy as they mourn the loss of a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend.