Rapper BeatKing Dies at 39

Rapper BeatKing Dies at 39
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The Associated Press
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AUSTIN, Texas—Houston rapper BeatKing has died, his manager said Friday. He was 39.

The rapper, whose name was Justin Riley, died Thursday after fainting during a recording session, Tasha Felder told The Associated Press. Felder, his manager, said Riley was taken to a hospital and that he had a pulmonary embolism.

“His daughters were with him the entire time,” Felder said. “It is truly sad, we loved him so much.”

He is survived by two daughters and his partner.