Rapper BeatKing Dies at 39

Published on August 18, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas—Houston rapper BeatKing has died, his manager said Friday. He was 39. The rapper, whose name was Justin Riley, died Thursday after fainting during a recording session, Tasha Felder told The Associated Press. Felder, his manager, said Riley was taken to a hospital and that he had a pulmonary embolism. “His daughters were with him the entire time,” Felder said. “It is truly sad, we loved him so much.” He is survived by two daughters and his partner. ...

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