BeatKing

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BeatKing
Riley in 2023
Riley in 2023
Background information
Also known asClub Godzilla
Born
Justin Riley

(1984-11-24)November 24, 1984
Houston, Texas, U.S.
DiedAugust 15, 2024(2024-08-15) (aged 39)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
InstrumentVocals
Years active2008–2024
LabelsC3

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 2008 and debuted in 2010. 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

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Albums

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  • 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)
  • Texlanta (with Nephew Texas Boy) (2015)
  • Club God 4 (2015)
  • Underground Cassette Tape Music, Vol. 1 (with Gangsta Boo) (2014)
  • Club God 3 (2013)
  • Astroworld (2013)
  • Club God 2 (2012)
  • Club God (2011)
  • Kings of the Club 2 (2011)
  • Kings of the Club (2010)

Singles

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List of singles, with selected peak chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US Bub.
US R&B/HH
"Then Leave"
2020 2 48 Gangsta Stripper Music 4

References

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