American rapper and music producer, Justin Riley popularly known in his production name BeatKing has died at the age of 39. He passed away on Thursday, 15th of August, 2024.
This was verified by BeatKing’s manager, Tasha Felder, who made this known through an emotional message uploaded on Instagram. “Today, Aug. 15, 2024, we have lost BeatKing,” she wrote. “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 music, his daughters, and his fans. We will love him forever.”
BeatKing, who was a well-known personality in the Houston music circle, is survived by his two daughters and his partner, Talameshia. Well-loved and respected in the music scene, the impact that he have given as one of the pioneering artists of his own genre will be something that will unlikely be forgotten.