Devastating News: Texas Rapper BeatKing, 39, Dead—Honoring the Club Music Genius and His Legacy

At 39 years old, Houston-based rapper Justin Riley—also known as BeatKing or Club Godzilla—renowned for his provocative songs in club scenes—has passed away.

Although the specifics of BeatKing’s death are unknown at this point, his manager acknowledged in an Instagram post.

Today, August 15, 2024, we lost @Clubgodzilla, his manager remarked. For more than ten years, BeatKing has been the finest feature of the club. His music will survive always as he has created and collaborated with so many artists. He loved his music, his fans, and his daughters @clubgodparenting. Our love will last a lifetime.
Bun B said, “It’s always the decent ones.” Damn, this sh** damage. Just a really lively individual. We lost a Father and gifted artist—prayer for @talameshia and his dear ones. RIP @clubgodzilla.
His daughters carry BeatKing’s legacy.

Readers of the article shared their loss as fellow artists and supporters of Three Six Mafia penned “RIP MANE!!! Great Brader!!” One admirer said, “My heart dropped.” Justin, you will be sorely missed. Loving ya bro!

BeatKing gained the most recognition for his song “Then Leave,” which shot to a worldwide audience after going viral on TikHub in 2020. Still, the rapper was especially well-known in Texas, where his songs permeated club scenes and college parties during the 2010s.

Other singles include “Outside,” “Keep It Poppin feat. Ludacris and Queendom Come,” “SDAB,” which included 2Chainz and Juicy J.

In Southern rap, BeatKing was a transforming agent. Over his career, he was productive and accumulated millions of views on many viral tracks.

His two daughters carry BeatKing forward. The news is breaking here. As we discover more, we will keep you current with the most recent.