Justin “BeatKing” Rileymay no longer be here with us in the physical, but as large crowds gathered for a day of remembrance for the Houston artist affectionately known as Club God due to his room shaking, twerk-friendly anthems, it was clear that he’d forever be part of H-Town’s music culture.
Earlier this month, he was hospitalized and many were left wondering if he would ever touch the stage again. Sadly, it was not to be: On August 15th, reports began circulating that the rapper had passed away, though the details were still unclear.
Through confirmation with a member of his team, it was later discovered to97.9 The Boxthat his death was related to health complications, specially a pulmonary embolism, which occurs when a blood clot that blocks and stops blood flow to an artery in the lung.
Houston’sGood Morning H-Towncrew spoke withGeto BoyslegendWillie Dabout the tragic loss. More that just a fellow artist, Willie said he had spoken to Beatking just a few weeks ago and that he was making strides toward taking better care of himself, expanding his music career and much more.
Talameisha, BeatKing’s girlfriend, took to social media and shared the following thoughts in the days after his death was confirmed.
In the podcast space, platforms like The Joe Budden Podcast took time to turn up to Riley’s music.
On Thursday, August 29, an official Celebration of Life was held for the 39-year-old rapper. Houston’s Bayou Event Center was packed with peers, friends, family and of course, fans of Club Godzilla. Guest speakers included UGK rap legendBun B,DJ J-Que, DJ Michael Watts of Swishahouse and more.
View the video from BeatKing’s Celebration of Life.
Long Live Club God. Scroll below for more images from the Celebration of Life for Justin “BeatKing” Riley.
1. Beatking Celebration of Life
![[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (1)](https://i0.wp.com/theboxhouston.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2024/08/1725026365496.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=688&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px "[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (1)")
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2. Beatking Celebration of Life
![[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (2)](https://i0.wp.com/theboxhouston.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2024/08/17250263986716.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=320&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px "[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (2)")
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3. Beatking Celebration of Life
![[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (3)](https://i0.wp.com/theboxhouston.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2024/08/17250264357481.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=720&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px "[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (3)")
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4. Beatking Celebration of Life
![[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (4)](https://i0.wp.com/theboxhouston.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2024/08/17250264643609.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=320&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px "[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (4)")
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5. Beatking Celebration of Life
![[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (5)](https://i0.wp.com/theboxhouston.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2024/08/17250265006544.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=320&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px "[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (5)")
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6. Beatking Celebration of Life
![[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (6)](https://i0.wp.com/theboxhouston.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2024/08/17250265585633.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=720&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px "[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (6)")
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7. Beatking Celebration of Life
![[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (7)](https://i0.wp.com/theboxhouston.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2024/08/17250265882968.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=320&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px "[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (7)")
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8. Beatking Celebration of Life
![[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (8)](https://i0.wp.com/theboxhouston.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2024/08/17250266101868.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=320&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px "[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (8)")
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9. Justin “BeatKing” Riley Celebration Of Life
![[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (9)](https://i0.wp.com/theboxhouston.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2024/08/17250255499203.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=720&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px "[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (9)")
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 29: Kvocals speaks on stage during the Justin “BeatKing” Riley Celebration of Life at Bayou City Event Center on August 29, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images) color image,photography,celebrities,arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,celebration,texas,houston – texas,event,gulf coast states,stage – performance space
10. Justin “BeatKing” Riley Celebration Of Life
![[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (10)](https://i0.wp.com/theboxhouston.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2024/08/17250255590652.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=320&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px "[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (10)")
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 29: DJ JQue speaks on stage during the Justin “BeatKing” Riley Celebration of Life at Bayou City Event Center on August 29, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images) vertical,color image,photography,celebrities,arts culture and entertainment,usa,celebration,texas,houston – texas,event,gulf coast states,dj,stage – performance space
11. Justin “BeatKing” Riley Celebration Of Life
![[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (11)](https://i0.wp.com/theboxhouston.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2024/08/1725025567999.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=664&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px "[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (11)")
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 29: DJ Csharp speaks on stage during the Justin “BeatKing” Riley Celebration of Life at Bayou City Event Center on August 29, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images) color image,photography,celebrities,arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,celebration,texas,houston – texas,event,gulf coast states,stage – performance space
12. Justin “BeatKing” Riley Celebration Of Life
![[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (12)](https://i0.wp.com/theboxhouston.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2024/08/17250255869219.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=320&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px "[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (12)")
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 29: Rapper Bun B speaks during the Justin “BeatKing” Riley Celebration of Life at Bayou City Event Center on August 29, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images) vertical,color image,photography,celebrities,arts culture and entertainment,usa,celebration,rapper,texas,houston – texas,event,gulf coast states,bun b
13. Justin “BeatKing” Riley Celebration Of Life
![[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (13)](https://i0.wp.com/theboxhouston.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2024/08/17250255978807.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=720&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px "[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (13)")
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 29: Rapper Bun B speaks during the Justin “BeatKing” Riley Celebration of Life at Bayou City Event Center on August 29, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images) color image,photography,celebrities,arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,celebration,rapper,texas,houston – texas,event,gulf coast states,bun b
14. Justin “BeatKing” Riley Celebration Of Life
![[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (14)](https://i0.wp.com/theboxhouston.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2024/08/17250256074687.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=720&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px "[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (14)")
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 29: Rapper Bun B attends the Justin “BeatKing” Riley Celebration of Life at Bayou City Event Center on August 29, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images) color image,photography,celebrities,arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,celebration,rapper,texas,houston – texas,event,gulf coast states,bun b
15. Justin “BeatKing” Riley Celebration Of Life
![[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (15)](https://i0.wp.com/theboxhouston.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2024/08/17250256165194.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=720&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px "[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (15)")
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 29: A general view of the atmosphere during the Justin “BeatKing” Riley Celebration of Life at Bayou City Event Center on August 29, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images) color image,photography,celebrities,arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,celebration,texas,houston – texas,event,gulf coast states,general view,atmosphere
16. Justin “BeatKing” Riley Celebration Of Life
![[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (16)](https://i0.wp.com/theboxhouston.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2024/08/17250256262127.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=720&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px "[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (16)")
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 29: A general view of the atmosphere during the Justin “BeatKing” Riley Celebration of Life at Bayou City Event Center on August 29, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images) color image,photography,celebrities,arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,celebration,texas,houston – texas,event,gulf coast states,general view,atmosphere
17. Justin “BeatKing” Riley Celebration Of Life
![[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (17)](https://i0.wp.com/theboxhouston.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2024/08/17250256359178.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=720&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px "[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (17)")
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 29: A general view of the atmosphere during the Justin “BeatKing” Riley Celebration of Life at Bayou City Event Center on August 29, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images) color image,photography,celebrities,arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,celebration,texas,houston – texas,event,gulf coast states,general view,atmosphere
18. Justin “BeatKing” Riley Celebration Of Life
![[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (18)](https://i0.wp.com/theboxhouston.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2024/08/17250256449036.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=720&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px "[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (18)")
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 29: CFG Ruub and DJ Woptop attend the Justin “BeatKing” Riley Celebration of Life at Bayou City Event Center on August 29, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images) color image,photography,celebrities,arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,celebration,texas,houston – texas,event,gulf coast states
19. Justin “BeatKing” Riley Celebration Of Life
![[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (19)](https://i0.wp.com/theboxhouston.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2024/08/17250256539536.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=720&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px "[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (19)")
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 29: Mon’ro speaks on stage during the Justin “BeatKing” Riley Celebration of Life at Bayou City Event Center on August 29, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images) color image,photography,celebrities,arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,celebration,texas,houston – texas,event,gulf coast states,stage – performance space
20. Justin “BeatKing” Riley Celebration Of Life
![[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (20)](https://i0.wp.com/theboxhouston.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2024/08/17250256640592.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=720&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px "[PHOTOS] Celebs, Fans, Family and Friends Honor BeatKing at Celebration of Life Ceremony in Houston (20)")
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 29: Tasha Felder and Michael Watts attend the Justin “BeatKing” Riley Celebration of Life at Bayou City Event Center on August 29, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images) color image,photography,celebrities,arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,celebration,texas,houston – texas,event,gulf coast states
21. Justin “BeatKing” Riley Celebration Of Life
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 29: DJ Hollygrove, Tasha Felder and BeatKing’s daughters Kayla and Jayla pose on stage during the Justin “BeatKing” Riley Proclamation for the City of Houston at Bayou City Event Center on August 29, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images) color image,photography,celebrities,arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,females,daughter,texas,houston – texas,event,gulf coast states,stage – performance space
22. Justin “BeatKing” Riley Celebration Of Life
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 29: DJ Hollygrove speaks on stage during the Justin “BeatKing” Riley Celebration of Life at Bayou City Event Center on August 29, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images) color image,photography,celebrities,arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,celebration,texas,houston – texas,event,gulf coast states,stage – performance space
23. Justin “BeatKing” Riley Celebration Of Life
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 29: Balloons are released during the Justin “BeatKing” Riley Celebration of Life at Bayou City Event Center on August 29, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images) color image,photography,celebrities,arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,celebration,texas,houston – texas,event,gulf coast states
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 29: Balloons are released during the Justin “BeatKing” Riley Celebration of Life at Bayou City Event Center on August 29, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images) color image,photography,celebrities,arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,celebration,texas,houston – texas,event,gulf coast states
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 29: Erica Banks attends the Justin “BeatKing” Riley Celebration of Life at Bayou City Event Center on August 29, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images) vertical,color image,photography,celebrities,arts culture and entertainment,usa,celebration,texas,houston – texas,event,gulf coast states
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