Rapper BeatKing dies suddenly at 39 as manager pays heartbreaking tribute to music star

A POPULAR rapper has suddenly died at 39 as his manager posted an emotional tribute to the music star.

Justin “BeatKing” Riley was best known for his impact on music in Texas and across the South in the early 2000s.

Instagram/clubgodzilla

Instagram/clubgodzilla's

The cause of the Houston native’s death has not yet been released.

His manager Tasha Felder announced the tragic news via a heartbreaking Instagram post on August 15.

“BeatKing has been the best part of the club for over a decade,” Felder wrote in the post .

She praised and remembered his work and impact on the music industry.

“He has produced and worked with so many artists, that his sound will forever live,” Felder added.

The rapper has left behind two young daughters.

“He loved his daughters @clubgodparenting , his music and his fans,” Felder’s tribute said.

“We will love him forever.”

Fans shared their tributes to the rapper in the comments of Felder’s post.

“I’m sorry for your loss!! This just shocked tf out of me,” one person wrote.

“Everybody loved bro!!”

“man RIP to a TEXAS LEGEND,” another fan wrote.

“This is horrible news!” a third fan said.

“He will forever be missed.”

BEATKING’S CAREER

Riley was a popular and prominent figure in Houston’s underground music scene.

He collaborated with some globally famous artists like 2 Chainz and Moneybagg Yo.

Riley was particularly well-known for his songs Then Leave and Scream.

His music often became popular among club-goers and his Instagram handle @clubgodzilla reflected that.

MAJOR MUSIC LOSSES

The music world has been shaken by other recent deaths, The U.S. Sun has previously reported.

Rock icon Jack Russell , from the 1980s band Great White, died on Thursday.

Russell died at 63 after dealing with several health issues.

The rapper Chino XL died at the age of 50 in July.