BeatKing

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

(1984-11-24)November 24, 1984
Houston, Texas, U.S.
DiedAugust 15, 2024(2024-08-15) (aged 39)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
GenreHip hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • record producer
InstrumentVocals
Years active2008–2024
LabelC3

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. He was known for his viral 2010 single "Crush", the platinum-selling "Thick", and "Then Leave".

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.

His manager announced that he died on August 15, 2024, after suffering a pulmonary embolism.

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)

Charted singles

List of singles, with selected peak chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
 US
R&B/HH
"Crush" 2011 — 71 Kings of the Club
"Then Leave"
(featuring Queendome Come)		 2020 —48 Gangsta Stripper Music 4
"Thick"
(with DJ Chose)		 98 33
  • RIAA: Platinum
 Non-album single

Notes

  1. ↑ "Then Leave" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100 but peaked at number two on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.

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.
  7. ↑ "Hot 100: Week of November 14, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved June 10, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of January 29, 2011". Billboard. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Bubbling Under Hot 100 Chart - Week of July 11, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
  10. 1 2 "American certifications – BeatKing". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 10, 2026.