Rap World in Mourning After Beloved Artist Dies at 39: ‘Always the Good Ones’

The rap world was thrust into mourning Thursday evening after it was revealed the beloved musician BeatKing had died aged 39.

BeatKing, whose real name was Justin Riley, reportedly died from a pulmonary embolism, which is occurs when one or more arteries in the lungs becomes suddenly blocked by a blood clot.

The medical episode appeared out of nowhere, causing Riley to faint as he participated in a morning takeover at the Urban One/Radio One station on Thursday morning, TMZ reported. He was rushed to a hospital but died there with his two daughters by his side.

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