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- Chris Gotti publicly expressed disappointment that Ashanti didn’t visit in person after Irv Gotti's death, accepting only texts and flowers.
- He reminded that Irv loved Ashanti deeply, saying the family felt emotionally abandoned by her limited contact.
- Social media responses largely defended Ashanti, criticizing the family's expectations and urging privacy.
- Ashanti has discussed processing the loss publicly and appears to be moving on, sharing positive public moments.
Chris Gotti is opening up about his disappointment in Ashanti following his brother Irv Gotti’s passing.
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Chris Gotti Opens Up About His Disappointment In Ashanti Following Irv Gotti’s Passing
On Tuesday, September 30, a new interview was published on the YouTube channel for ‘The Breakfast Club.’ Furthermore, the interview featured Chris Gotti as a guest, and about twenty-eight minutes into the sit-down, Chris mentioned Ashanti’s former fling with his late brother. To note, the pair were linked during the early 2000s, as previously reported by The Shade Room.
“All Irv did was yell how much he loved her — and the way he [was] talking about everything, you could tell, as a man, he loved that woman. He was heartbroken,” Chris told the radio hosts.
As the conversation continued, Loren LoRosa asked Chris if he and Ashanti have been able to talk since Irv’s passing. Furthermore, she noted hearing that Chris was upset at Ashanti’s February-released interview with Angie Martinez, where she spoke about where her relationship with Irv stood before his passing.
“I was upset because we haven’t spoke in person after Irv’ passing. Imagine that? And I promise you, I’m the reason she was Murda Inc… She knows it. For her not to call me after Irv’s passing — she text me. [But] that don’t feel right. Her mother. Tina. That don’t feel right,” Chris explained. “I did everything for them. Never did I get anything in return.”
Ultimately, Chris explained that Ashanti did not attend Irv’s funeral. He admitted that she sent flowers and sent him a text. However, he explained that he and his family would’ve appreciated a physical visit from the singer.
See his full comments below.
Social Media Reacts
Social media users slid into TSR’s comments, sharing their reactions to Chris Gotti’s stance and disappointment with Ashanti.
Instagram user @ashleyshymiller wrote, “Their obsession with her is scary”
While Instagram user @lolabunni3__ added, “Why must she comfort youuuu .”
Instagram user @lyttebryte wrote, “Leave her alone 🙄 she needs to send that whole family a cease and desist”
While Instagram user @sugahjae added, “After dragging her name through the mud , she still remained humble , texted you and sent flowers, still you feel entitled the audacity”
Instagram user @ms_ginny wrote, “She doesn’t owe anyone anything sheesh! Let her live”
While Instagram user @ebonez10 added, “That family is always demanding something from that lady and holding a grudge… good grief.”
Instagram user @mxckv wrote, “This is a married woman. Would he be comfortable with his wife visiting the family of man who called her everything but a child of God while he was alive?”
While Instagram user @im_a_queen_no_matter_what added, “Wasn’t Irv married?? The only woman you should’ve been worried about showing up is his wife! Disrespected that lady for too damn long!”
Instagram user @esh_sneesh wrote, “This interview was so annoying, folks need to realize nobody owes u anything in this world..”
While Instagram user @hassi_lynn added, “Respectfully, I would not have made a phone call either. I don’t want to hear you vent to me about the loss of a person that continuously kicked my back in.”
Meanwhile, Ashanti Appears To Be Living Her Best Life
For context, as The Shade Room previously reported, Irv Gotti passed away on February 5, 2025. A few days later, Ashanti broke her silence and shared a lengthy post on Instagram about how “things ended.”
In March, the singer’s sit-down with Angie Martinez was released. In it, she shared that Irv’s passing was “a lot to process.” Additionally, she shared that she “was really sad… it ended like this because there was a time when things were, like, amazing.” Furthermore, she noted that she wished she and Irv could’ve reconciled. She appeared to be referring to Irv publicly speaking about their sexual relationship, and his comments dissing her solo career.
In May, Chris made headlines for coming down on Ashanti himself, per The Shade Room.
However, despite this and Chris’s most recent comments, Ashanti appears to be in great spirits and living her best life. Peep the footage of her, taken at a recent show, below.
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