Houston rapper BeatKing has died after a pulmonary embolism. The rapper, who also went by the name Club Godzilla, was known for the songs 'Then Leave' and 'THICK.'
BeatKing, the Houston rapper also known as Club Godzilla, has died. He was 39. The recording artist died Thursday in a Houston hospital, his manager Tasha Felder confirmed to The Times on Friday. Felder initially announced BeatKing's death Thursday in an Instagram post, writing, “Today, August 15, 2024 we have lost @Clubgodzilla. 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.
BeatKing was born Nov. 24, 1984, in Houston. His music was popular among clubgoers for its unique sound, southern rap influence and explicit lyrics. He rose to prominence in 2010 with the release of “Crush,” which was featured on his 2011 album “Kings of the Club 2.” In 2020, he released the viral hit, “Then Leave,” featuring another Houston rapper, Queendome Come. The single is his most streamed song on Spotify, with more than 60 million streams.
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