Rapper BeatKing from Houston, Texas, dies of a pulmonary embolism at the age of 39
BeatKing dies at the age of 39
BeatKing, a well-known rapper and producer from Houston, has died, according to his manager.
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Popular Houston rapper BeatKing, whose real name is Justin Riley, died Thursday at the age of 39.
His longtime manager Tasha Fielder announced his death via Instagram.
Who is BeatKing?
If you’ve ever been to a hip hop club in Houston or Dallas, or just listened to your local radio, you’ve probably heard BeatKing blaring from your speakers.
Beatking has been a mainstay of the Houston club scene since the early 2010s, when he launched the projects “King of the Club,” “Club God 3,” “Gangsta stripper music,” Travis Scott “Astroworld,” “Twerk It for Vine.”
BeatKing had a radio smash and club classic with the release of “Crush” in the summer of 2010 from his album “Kings of the Club” in 2011. The rapper was also known for the records “Then Leave” with Queendom Come in 2020 and Erica Banks’ 2022 single “Toot That” with DreamDoll.
Known for his bold lyrics and club crushing, hard basslines and talent for keeping the club energy high, he has collaborated with artists such as Ludacris, Juicy J, DJ Chose, Paul Wall, Slim Thug, Project Pat and more. Beatking has released his latest album “She will not leave Houston,” last July.
What happened to BeatKing?
In an email to USA TODAY, Fielder said the artist fainted during his radio show.
“He was on a morning show on Urban One (Radio One) when he suddenly fainted,” Felder wrote. “He was taken to a nearby hospital where he later died. His daughters were with him the whole time. It’s really sad, we loved him so much.”
Felder confirmed BeatKing’s death from a pulmonary embolism on Thursday.
What is a pulmonary embolism?
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a serious condition that occurs when a blood clot, usually from the deep veins of the leg (a condition known as deep vein thrombosis, or DVT), travels through the bloodstream and becomes lodged in one of the arteries in the lungs. This blockage can obstruct blood flow to part of the lungs, causing tissue damage and affecting the lungs’ ability to deliver oxygen to the rest of the body.
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- Shortness of breath: Sudden and unexplained difficulty breathing is a common symptom.
- Chest pain: Often sharp and may be worsened by deep breathing, coughing or physical activity.
- Cough: Sometimes with blood (hemoptysis).
- Rapid heartbeat: A rapid heartbeat or palpitations.
- Dizziness or lightheadedness: May occur when blood supply to the brain is impaired.
2 Chainz, Bun B and others remember BeatKing
BeatKing’s fans and artists he collaborates with have shared their favorite BeatKing moments on social media.
