Gotti's Way - NR
Reality show for older teens is mediocre at best.
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- TV Rating: NR
- Network: VH1
- Cast: Irv Gotti, Deb Gotti
- Genre: Reality TV
- >Available On: Download
Parents need to know
Parents need to know that this series -- which follows hip-hop music executive Irv Gotti, as he regroups after being acquitted of laundering drug money -- deals with mature themes like legal controversy, infidelity, and divorce. It offers mixed messages about family relationships and includes scenes in which Gotti's children are affected by their parents' issues. You can also expect a lot of strong language (most of which is bleeped out) and some drinking, as well as sex and violence references in featured songs.
Families can talk about why Gotti got his own show. What audience do you think producers were hoping to reach? Why are viewers so interested in "celebreality" shows? Do you think he'll be able to rebuild his career? Why are some artists (like Cher, for example) able to successfully revive their careers, while others aren't? Families can also discuss dealing with difficult circumstances. How can children cope when parents are having problems? What can parents do to help their kids when families are facing hard times?
Families can talk about why Gotti got his own show. What audience do you think producers were hoping to reach? Why are viewers so interested in "celebreality" shows? Do you think he'll be able to rebuild his career? Why are some artists (like Cher, for example) able to successfully revive their careers, while others aren't? Families can also discuss dealing with difficult circumstances. How can children cope when parents are having problems? What can parents do to help their kids when families are facing hard times?
Message
Social Behavior:
Gotti is trying to rebuild his name and reputation in the hip-hop industry after being acquitted of criminal charges. He loves Deb and his children, but he's shown attempting to control his estranged wife. He also struggles with balancing his work and family. Gotti refers to women as "scallywags," "chicks," and "hos." Gotti, Deb, and most of the featured artists are African-American.
Consumerism:
Features well-known musicians like Russell Simmons, Ja Rule, DMX, Lloyd, and Vanessa Carlton. Other notable people like Hillary Clinton are also featured. Popular hip-hop music occasionally heard. Expensive cars (Range Rovers, Cadillacs) are visible.
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:
Gotti was charged and acquitted on federal charges of laundering money for drug kingpins . Alcohol (wine, beer, mixed drinks) is sometimes visible.
Violence
Frequent arguments between Gotti and recording artists and Gotti and Deb. Gotti's record label is named "Murder Inc." Some of the featured music references violence.
Sex
Some of the music heard features sexually explicit lyrics. Infidelity is openly discussed. Dating is sometimes discussed.
Language
Strong language throughout. Words like "damn" and "hell" are audible; "s--t" and "f--k" are frequent, but bleeped. The word "ho" is also bleeped.
Common Sense says
What's the story?
Reviewed by Melissa Camacho
GOTTI'S WAY chronicles the life of former record label king Irv Gotti as he tries to reclaim his hip-hop throne. As the head of Murder Inc. Records, Gotti was responsible for guiding the careers of popular musicians like Jay-Z, DMX, Ja Rule, Ashanti, and Jennifer Lopez. But his reign was cut short in 2003 when he faced federal indictment for laundering drug money. Acquitted of all charges in 2005, he now has a new record label deal and is on the verge of exploding back into the music scene -- in his own way. As the former rap mogul attempts to climb back to the top, he also copes with ups and downs on the home front. Deb, his estranged wife (and best friend) is open about their problems, discussing her struggles with their relationship and Irv's long history of infidelity. Meanwhile, Gotti tries to maintain a consistent -- and sometimes controlling -- presence in her life, as well as in the lives of their three children.
Is it any good?
The Gotti family's loving-but-dysfunctional relationship adds some drama, but it isn't really that fun to watch, especially when Irv and Deb discuss their problems in front of their kids. Gotti's Way is an obvious attempt to restore Gotti's professional and personal reputation. But while the show may appeal to hip-hop fans, the mixed messages it sends about family relationships doesn't make it a overly positive viewing choice.
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