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Mobster's grandson uses Gotti name in music career

The Associated Press Published Monday, May 3, 2010 11:56AM EDT

Attending the viewing of the reality television show 'Growing up Gotti,' John Gotti Agnello, left, Frank Gotti Agnello, and Carmine Gotti Agnello, all grandsons of the late mob boss John Gotti, pose for photographers Tuesday, July 27, 2004, in New York. (AP / Julie Jacobson)

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NEW YORK - The grandson of mobster "Dapper Don" John Gotti is launching a music career and says his album will include a tribute to the late Gambino crime family head.

Carmine Agnello has dropped his given name and is recording a hip-pop album as Carmine Gotti.

The 24-year-old says he's no longer the kid seen on the A&E reality show "Growing Up Gotti," starring his mom, Victoria Gotti. He calls himself "matured" and "clean-cut."

He says his memory of his grandfather is of someone who was always there for him and his family. John Gotti died in 2002 while serving a life sentence for murder and racketeering.

Carmine Gotti's debut album is due out this summer. He also has cameo appearances in new videos for rappers Khia and Fat Joe.