Irv's focus on an emerging artist impacts the label and his crumbling marriage, his attempt to sign Nas causes strife within the rap world, and Murder Inc's rivalry with 50 Cent intensifies.

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.

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.