BeatKing is a rapper, producer, and songwriter from Houston, Texas, known for his Bun B-styled voice and quick lyrical delivery reminiscent of Twista. Emerging in 2010 with his debut mixtape ‘Kings of the Club’, BeatKing utilized social media to grow his audience, particularly through viral videos showcased in his 2019 compilation ‘Viral Freestyles’. Born Justin Riley, his music career took off with the success of ‘Kings of the Club II’ in the same year, featuring popular singles ‘Crush’ and ‘Hammer’. Subsequent projects like ‘Club God’ in 2011 and ‘Club God 2’ in 2012 showcased a mix of serious tracks and club hits, along with meme-inspired online content that boosted his online presence and popularity.
Continuing his innovative approach, BeatKing released ‘Club God 3’ in 2013 and ‘Club God 4’ in 2015, which included the hit track ‘Stopped’ and collaborations with prominent artists like Paul Wall, RiFF RAFF, and Danny Brown. The progression of his ‘Club God’ series led to ‘Club God 5’ in the following year, featuring appearances by Gangsta Boo, Short Dawg, and DJ Outta Space, with production credits from TM88 and Stunt N Dozier. In 2019, BeatKing dropped ‘Club God 6’ alongside the compilation ‘Viral Freestyles’, consolidating his viral social media content. His musical journey continued in 2020 with the release of singles like ‘Drop It Down’ and ‘Throw This Cash’, followed by collaborations in 2021 with artists such as Queendom Come, Ying Yang Twins, Lil Jon, and Ludacris, showcasing his versatility and ongoing relevance in the rap scene.