Justin Riley, finest generally known as “BeatKing,” was pronounced useless on Thursday, August 15.
The 39-year-old rapper was well-known for his membership beats, which remodeled the music scene in a major method. His collaborations with artists like Ludacris, Juicy J, Slim Thug, and others showcased his expertise not solely as a rapper but in addition as a top-tier producer.
The information was shared on Instagram by his supervisor, Tasha Felder, who expressed her sorrow: “Thursday, August 15, 2024, we lost @clubgodzilla. BeatKing has been the heartbeat of the club scene for over a decade. He has produced and worked with so many artists that his sound will live on forever. He loved his daughters, his music, and his fans. We will love him forever.”
Followers instantly mourned the lack of their Texan king. One consumer commented, “NOOO BeatKing was our first taste of the club! Texas Diaspora, LIGHT THE STREETS UP AND CRANK THAT SHIT WORLDWIDE! Godspeed Mr. Riley.”
One other fan shared, “R.I.Power @clubgodzilla. Great Beat Maker of our time. Running decades strong. #HoustonStrong.”
“Damn! my heart just dropped. Justin you will be missed.. Love ya bro! #LegendsLiveForever,” a supporter added.
In accordance with an announcement launched by his supervisor to USA At the moment, the artist handed away from a pulmonary embolism. The Mayo Clinic describes this situation as a blood clot that blocks and stops blood movement to an artery within the lung. Generally, the clot begins in a deep vein within the leg and travels to the lung, although it may sometimes type in one other a part of the physique. When a blood clot types in a number of deep veins within the physique, it’s known as deep vein thrombosis.
Tasha additional defined to the outlet, “He was at an Urban One (Radio One) station doing a morning takeover when he suddenly fainted… He was taken to a nearby hospital where he later passed away. His daughters were with him the entire time. It is truly sad; we loved him so much.”
BeatKing leaves behind his two daughters, who will keep it up his spirit and legacy.