AceShowbiz - Justin Riley, better known as BeatKing and Club Godzilla, has passed away at the age of 39. The Texas artist's manager Tasha Felder confirmed his death in a statement on social media on Thursday, August 15.

"Today, Aug. 15, 2024, we have lost BeatKing," Felder 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." Felder added, "He loved his daughters, his music, and his fans. We will love him forever."

According to Felder, the rapper died from a pulmonary embolism, a blood clot in your lung that creates a blockage - at a Houston hospital on Thursday. "He was at an Urban One (Radio One) station doing a morning takeover when he suddenly fainted," the statement reads. "He was taken to a near by hospital where he later passed away. His daughters were with him the entire time. It is truly sad, we loved him so much."

Born on November 24, 1984, BeatKing was a staple in the Houston and Southern rap scenes, well known for his club beats that became a soundtrack for partygoers. He rose to prominence in the summer of 2010 with his album "Kings of the Club", one of his highest-selling LPs of all time.

Some of his biggest hits include "Throw Dat", "THICK" featuring DJ Chose, and "Then Leave" featuring Queendome Come. He released his last project "Never Leave Houston on a Sunday" on July 26.

BeatKing's influence reached beyond his hometown, as he also collaborated with big-name Southern acts like 2 Chainz, Ludacris, Lil Jon and Juicy J.

The hip-hop community mourned his death on Thursday as tributes from all over poured in.

"It's always the good ones. Damn this s**t hurt," fellow Houston rapper Bun B wrote in an Instagram post. "Just a great spirited person. We lost a talented artist and father. Prayer for @talameshia and his loved ones. RIP @clubgodzilla."

In the comments section under Felder's Instagram post, Three 6 Mafia wrote, "RIP MANE!!! GREAT BROTHER!!"