U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett is ripping Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency … she says he needs a lesson in how the federal government is supposed to run.

The Congresswoman from Texas joined us on “TMZ Live” Wednesday and we asked her about Elon’s seemingly endless influence over the Trump administration.

Jasmine says Elon is wielding way too much power for an unelected immigrant … and she thinks it’s rich the GOP is letting him have his way just because President Trump gave him the green light. She says Republicans would have him deported if he didn’t bankroll Trump’s campaign.

Vice President J.D. Vance is defending Elon against folks who say no one voted for Musk … but Jasmine says Elon is doing way too much and is way too involved.

We challenged Jasmine about examples of non-elected advisors and First Lady’s wielding power and influence in Washington … but Crockett says none compare to what’s going on with Elon and DOGE.

Music mega producer Irv Gotti — who worked with big acts like DMX, Ja Rule and Ashanti — is dead … TMZ has confirmed.

Multiple sources close to his family tell us he died Wednesday in New York City. It’s currently unclear exactly how he died.

Irv’s battled health problems recently since suffering a stroke last year, and has had to walk with the aid of a cane.

Gotti had a legendary career in hip hop, producing “Can I Live” on Jay-Z‘s debut album “Reasonable Doubt.”

When Irv was at Def Jam, he signed DMX and served as executive producer on DMX’s first studio album, “It’s Dark and Hell is Hot.” He eventually launched his label, Murder Inc., under the Def Jam umbrella … and its first release was Ja Rule’s debut album, “Venni Vetti Vecci.”

Gotti also signed Vanessa Carlton to a record deal and produced her 2007 album “Heroes & Thieves.”

Irv and his former artist Ashanti had a war of words a couple years ago, when he opened up — on a now legendary “Drink Champs” episode — about what he described as their “relationship.” She fired back, saying it was never that serious to her, and accused Gotti of being salty he no longer had control of her career.

The rise of Irv’s label was the subject of the 2022 BET documentary, “The Murder Inc Story” … and Ashanti felt that was also part of why they beefed, because she chose not to participate in the 3-part series.

Gotti was 54.

Avani Gregg‘s turning up the heat in the Bahamas, and it’s not just the tropical weather — she’s got smokin’ hot vibes on full display, and we’re here for it!

The model and social media star’s IG was straight-up making waves … stunning in a flurry of bikini pics, living her best life on a luxury yacht in paradise.

AG’s not just turning up the heat with that smokin’ body — she’s flexing her face card too, dropping flawless selfies that’ll have you doing a double-take!