BeatKing

BeatKing
Riley in 2023
Background information
Birth name	Justin Riley
Also known as	Club Godzilla
Born	(1984-11-24)November 24, 1984 Houston, Texas, U.S.
Died	August 15, 2024(2024-08-15) (aged 39) Houston, Texas, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Occupations	Rapper singer songwriter record producer
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

Albums

• 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

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

1. Moore, Asia (August 16, 2024). "BeatKing, the Houston rapper also known as Club Godzilla, dies at 39". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
2. 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.
3. Lynch, Jessica (August 16, 2024). "Houston Rapper and Producer BeatKing Dies at 39". Billboard (magazine). Retrieved August 19, 2024.
4. Drake, David (July 16, 2014). "Gangsta Stripper Music 2". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
5. Gomez, Jade (August 16, 2024). "BeatKing, Legendary Houston Rapper and Producer, Dead at 39". Complex. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
6. Lee, Bruce Y. "BeatKing, Known As Club Godzilla, Dies At 39 From Pulmonary Embolism". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-08-20.