TEXAN rap star and music producer BeatKing has died aged 39.
His death was announced by his manager via Instagram in a heartfelt message. Here’s what we know about his passing.
Who was BeatKing?
Born in 1984, BeatKing was a rapper and producer whose real name was Justin Riley.
He had two daughters named Kayla and Jayla.
BeatKing had a passion for singing from a young age.
And after playing instruments with his mother at church, he turned his passion into a profession, venturing into the music industry in 2010.
His fame reached new heights with the release of “Kings of the Club”.
The album included the hit singles “Crush”, “Hammer”, and “Lil TJones”, one of his highest’s selling albums of all time.”
He has worked with Bun B, Paul Wall, Chamillionaire, Lil Keke, DJ Chose, Dorrough Music, 2 Chainz, Juicy J, and Daz Dillinger.
The producer’s top five tracks included Outside, Keep It Poppin, Freaky Deaky and BDA.
The rapper had 21,000 Facebook followers and his own merchandise range.
His shirts cost roughly $30 each and have statements written across them including, “all hustle no luck”, and “gum is not toothpaste”.
What have BeatKing’s representatives said about the music producer’s passing?
The star’s death was confirmed by his manager, Tasha Felder who posted a statement on Instagram.
Paying tribute to the star, she wrote: “Today, August 15, 2024, we have lost @Clubgodzilla.
“BeatKing has been the best part of the club for over a decade.
“He has produced and worked with so many artists, that his sound will forever live.
“He loved his daughters, @clubgodparenting, his music, and his fans. We will love him forever.”
Fellow rapper, Bun B, reacted to the news saying: “It’s always the good ones.
“Damn this sh*** hurt. Just a great spirited person. We lost a talented artist and father.
“Prayer for @talameshia and his loved ones. RIP @clubgodzilla.”
