What happened to rapper Chris King, who died at the age of 32 after a shooting

The music world is in mourning following the tragic death of rapper Chris King, who was fatally shot in Nashville, Tennessee on April 20.

Chris, whose birth name was Christopher Cheeks, was just 32 years old when his life ended abruptly in an alley between Hayes and Church Streets while he was spending time with friends.

According to Nashville police, Chris and his group were approached by three men unknown to them. Initially the encounter was cordial, but it quickly escalated when the suspects tried to rob them, leading to gunfire.

Tragically, Chris was stricken and later succumbed to his injuries at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

A 29-year-old man, also part of Chris’ group, was injured during the incident but survived. He recounted the horrific moments to police, noting that they were all hanging out before the violence broke out.

Police have confirmed that homicide detectives are actively looking for strong leads in the investigation.

The news of Chris’ untimely death has shocked friends, family and fans alike. Among those expressing their sorrow was pop superstar Justin Bieber, who took to Instagram to share his grief and condolences.

“I love you brother. This hurts. Please keep his family in your prayers,” Justin wrote, reflecting on their close friendship. “See you in paradise brother.”

It was known that Chris and Justin were once roommates and had lived together for over a year almost a decade ago. Chris often spoke about their enduring friendship and celebrated it in a heartfelt post in December 2023.

The loss was also deeply felt by rapper Trippie Redd, who said Chris had had a significant impact on his career and introduced him to key figures in the music industry. “I love you until we meet again!” Trippie Redd shared on Instagram, adding, “I wouldn’t be where I am today without @whoischrisking.”

Machine Gun Kelly responded to Trippie Redd’s post, commenting on the rarity and warmth of Chris’s character: “Chris (King) was rare.”

Actress Keke Palmer shared her grief with an emotional tribute on social media, recalling their early days together in the industry. Alongside an old photo of a video chat with Chris, she wrote: ‘I can’t believe I’m saying rest in peace. This is terrible. I just want to share that I loved you and that I still remember all the city walks, forest walks and forest walks. moments. That was my high school.”

Keke reminisced about their time as young creatives in Los Angeles, highlighting Chris’s friendliness and popularity.

“Your kindness was present no matter what room you were in, everyone was and wanted to be your friend. We will miss you until we meet again, rest heavenly brother.”

Originally from Fontana, California, Chris King had made a name for himself in the music industry through his collaborations with Trippie Redd and as CEO of Snotty Nose Records.

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