The music industry is reeling from the tragic loss of rapper Chris King, who was shot and killed in Nashville on April 20. King, a Nashville native, was just 32 years old. According to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, King was standing in an alleyway with a group of friends around 2:30 AM Saturday when another group of people attempted to rob them. Gunfire erupted, striking King and another man. Both men fled the scene in separate directions, but King later succumbed to his injuries at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. King was well-known in the music industry and had collaborated with several famous artists, including Justin Bieber, Machine Gun Kelly, and Ty Dolla $ign. Bieber and King were once close enough to live under the same roof, and the pop star didn’t hold back his emotion in his tribute, writing on Instagram, “Love you bro. This one hurts. Please keep his family in your prayers. See you in paradise brother.” Trippie Redd credited King for introducing him to 10K Projects boss Elliot Grainge, a meeting that would change his life. MGK, DJ Paul, and several other artists also shared their condolences on social media. King was the CEO of his own record label, Snotty Nose Records, and his song “Evil Kunevil” featuring Trippie Redd was a popular hit. His death is a devastating loss for the music industry and his fans around the world.
Music Industry Mourns the Loss of Rapper Chris King
