BeatKing dead: Houston rapper and producer, whose real name is Justin Riley, has died at age 39, manager confirms on Instagram

The rapper, whose actual identify is Justin Riley, not too long ago appeared throughout Nicki Minaj’s tour cease on the Toyota Middle in Could.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — BeatKing, a Houston rapper and producer who was recognized for his membership music and likewise glided by the identify Membership Godzilla, has died on the age of 39, his supervisor confirmed Thursday on Instagram.

The artist, whose actual identify was Justin Riley, was additionally a father to 2 daughters.

No additional particulars have been given about how he died or the place, however supervisor Tasha Felder mentioned BeatKing died on Thursday.

“At this time, August 15, 2024 we have now misplaced @Clubgodzilla. BeatKing has been the very best a part of the membership for over a decade. He has produced and labored with so many artists, that his sound will perpetually stay,” Felder wrote. “He cherished his daughters @clubgodparenting, his music and his followers. We’ll love him perpetually.”

BeatKing’s 2020 tune “Then Go away” was a viral hit on TikTok and Houston airwaves.

However because the Houston Chronicle’s music critic Joey Guerra factors out, he rose to fame in 2010 together with his album “Kings of the Membership.”

His newest album “By no means Go away Houston On A Sunday” was simply launched final month.

In keeping with BeatKing’s Fb web page, he went to Booker T. Washington Excessive College.

BeatKing is being remembered by followers and outstanding members of the music world, together with Three 6 Mafia and Houston rapper and entrepreneur, Bun B, who’s among the many artists which have labored with him.

Bun B wrote in a tribute on Instagram, he was “a terrific spirited particular person. We misplaced a proficient artist and father.”

BeatKing appeared in Houston not too long ago throughout Nicki Minaj’s tour cease on the Toyota Middle in Could.