BeatKing
BeatKing | |
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 Riley in 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Justin Riley |
| Also known as | Club Godzilla |
| Born | November 24, 1984 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | August 15, 2024 (aged 39) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupations |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2005–2024 |
| Labels | C3 |
Justin Seth Riley (November 24, 1984 – August 15, 2024), known professionally as BeatKing and Club Godzilla, was an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer from Houston, Texas.[1] He was known for his viral 2010 single "Crush", the platinum-selling "Thick", and "Then Leave".[2][3]
Riley began his music career in 2005 and debuted in 2014. Throughout his life, he worked with many artists, including Bun B, Paul Wall, Chamillionaire, Lil' Keke, DJ Chose, and Dorrough, among others.[4]
His manager announced that he died on August 15, 2024, after suffering a pulmonary embolism.[5][6]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]- Never Leave Houston On A Sunday (2024)
- Get Money, B**** (2024)
- She Won't Leave Houston (2023)
- Viral Freestyles (2019)
- 3 Weeks (2019)
- Club God 6 (2019)
- Underground Cassette Tape Music, Vol. 2 (2018)
- Stripper Friends (2018)
- Astroworld 2 (2017)
- Gangsta Stripper Music 3 (2016)
- Club God 5 (2016)
- Club God 4 (2015)
- Underground Cassette Tape Music, Vol. 1 (2014)
- Club God 3 (2013)
- Club God 2 (2012)
- Club God (2011)
- Kings of the Club 2 (2011)
- Kings of the Club (2010)
Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Bub. |
US R&B/HH | |||
| "Then Leave" |
2020 | 2 | 48 | Gangsta Stripper Music 4 |
References
[edit]- ^ Moore, Asia (August 16, 2024). "BeatKing, the Houston rapper also known as Club Godzilla, dies at 39". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ Lathan, Nadia (August 17, 2024). "BeatKing, a Houston rapper known for viral TikTok song 'Then Leave,' dies at 39". ABC News. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ Lynch, Jessica (August 16, 2024). "Houston Rapper and Producer BeatKing Dies at 39". Billboard (magazine). Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ Drake, David (July 16, 2014). "Gangsta Stripper Music 2". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ Gomez, Jade (August 16, 2024). "BeatKing, Legendary Houston Rapper and Producer, Dead at 39". Complex. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ Lee, Bruce Y. "BeatKing, Known As Club Godzilla, Dies At 39 From Pulmonary Embolism". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
