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John Joseph Gotti Jr. (1940–2002) was the notorious boss of the in New York City. He rose to power in December 1985 after orchestrating the murder of former boss Paul Castellano. Known for his expensive suits and flamboyant personality, he earned the nickname "The Dapper Don" and later "The Teflon Don" because he repeatedly escaped conviction in the 1980s. His luck ended in 1992 when his underboss, Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano, testified against him, leading to a life sentence for murder and racketeering. Film and Media Portrayals

Two major figures in hip-hop adopted the name as their professional moniker: John Joseph Gotti Jr

: A 2004 reality TV series featuring John Gotti's daughter, Victoria Gotti, and her three sons. Known for his expensive suits and flamboyant personality,

: An acclaimed HBO film starring Armand Assante , who won an Emmy for his performance. : An acclaimed HBO film starring Armand Assante

The life of the Gotti family has been the subject of numerous screen adaptations:

: A upcoming fictionalized follow-up to the 1996 TV movie is reportedly in development with John Gotti Jr. serving as an advisor. Gotti in the Music Industry