In the 2000s, few, if any, musical imprints maintained a grip on the culture like Murder Inc. 

Home to heavyweights such as Ja Rule and Ashanti, the Irv Gotti led label dominated the Pop cultural landscape with hit after hit after smash hit.

Now, the INC’s rise and challenging times are set to be chronicled in a seismic new BET documentary series.

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Moments ago, BET announced the five-part television event which has aptly been christened ‘MURDER INC.’

The documentary series promises a raw and unvarnished look and the iconic legacy of the label – which was also home to the likes of Lloyd, Charli Baltimore, and Vita.

Each episode will feature never-before-seen archival footage, the music we all know and love, as well as detailed insights from the key figures who shaped and witnessed the magic of Murder Inc.

Speaking on the show, Tiffany Lea Williams, Executive Vice President of BET Unscripted Programming said in a statement:

“Music is in our DNA. We thank our long-standing partner Irv Gotti, and the many talented artists at the iconic label for trusting our brand to tell their personal and inspiring stories. We look forward to bringing viewers a compelling music documentary series that reveals how this label consequently changed the music industry forever.”

Irv Gotti added:

“My life and Murder Inc. has been filled with many highs and lows. I got to work with my brothers and a lot of great people; from Jay Z, DMX, Fat Joe, Mary J Blige, to name a few. Also, I got to start my record label, Murder Inc. Records, with Ja Rule by my side. My life was filled with great lows, but I’m not ashamed of those lows. It all helped make me the person I am today. So, with this documentary series, I plan to tell the truth and nothing but the truth so help me GOD.”

While Ja Rule concluded:

“Pain is Love. We endured the pain so others could feel the love.”

‘MURDER INC’ is set for a Summer 2022 premiere on BET.

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[Photo Credit: Sam Hicks / BET]