Rapper BeatKing dead at 39 as manager shares shock on social media: 'We will love him forever'

Texas rapper and music producer BeatKing has died at the age of 39, according to his manager. 

The rapper, real name Justin Riley, was also known as ClubGodzilla and was known for his 2020. viral song 'Then Leave'.

Details surrounding his death are unknown at this time, but his manager confirmed his passing in an Instagram post.

The post said: 'Today, August 15 2024 we have lost ClubGodzilla. 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 daughters, his music and his fans. We will love him forever.'

The rapper, real name Justin Riley, was also known as ClubGodzilla and was known for his 2020. viral song 'Then Leave'

Details surrounding his death are unknown at this time, but his manager confirmed his passing in an Instagram post

Other hits include 'SDAB', which featured 2Chainz and Juicy J, 'Outside' and 'Keep It Poppin' feat. Ludacris and Queendom Come.

BeatKing was a transformative figure in Southern rap. He was prolific throughout his career, amassing millions of views on often viral songs.

Fellow rapper Bun B shared a tribute on his own Instagram, saying: 'It’s always the good ones. 

'Damn this s*** hurt. Just a great spirited person. We lost a talented artist and father.'

While group Three 6 Mafia commented on his manager's post: 'RIP MANE!!! GREAT BROTHER!!'

In May of this year, he made an appearance during a Nicki Minaj show at the Toyota Center in Houston alongside famed rapper 50 Cent. 

During an interview with HotNewHipHop in 2022, he said his identity of wearing t-shirts with humorous slogans on them was born out of necessity. 

He told the outlet: 'When you're new in the game and you're trying to get a song hot, and you're in clubs every night, you're gonna run out of clothes!'

BeatKing was a transformative figure in Southern rap. He was prolific throughout his career, amassing millions of views on often viral songs. He is seen here alongside Drake

In May of this year, he made an appearance during a Nicki Minaj show at the Toyota Center in Houston alongside famed rapper 50 Cent

During an interview with HotNewHipHop in 2022, he said his identity of wearing t-shirts with humorous slogans, one of which is seen here, was born out of necessity

He continued: 'You're gonna be buying clothes every week! That kind of just stuck with me. That's kind of my image now. I've never been a jewelry guy, I just wear these shirts.'

BeataKing also spoke about the humor in his lyrics, which he said was a direct extension of his outlook on life.  

He continued: 'I don't try to do it. I think it's just my personality. I hate being depressed. Even when depressing things happen in my life, I hate that feeling.

'So even when I try to talk about some real stuff, I try to bring life to it. Kind of like what a comedian does on a stage. Real life things are funny too.'

BeatKing is survived by his two daughters.