Stars Pay Heartfelt Tribute to Rapper Chris King After Sudden Death

Death of Rapper Chris King Sparks Heartfelt Tributes

Following the sudden death of rapper Chris King over the weekend, stars are paying tribute to the late emcee with heartfelt messages on social media.

King, also known as Christopher Cheeks, tragically lost his life in a shooting incident on Saturday, as reported by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. The incident occurred when King and a group of friends were approached by three individuals attempting to rob them, leading to a violent confrontation that resulted in gunfire.

After the incident, King was discovered in the parking garage of the Hayes Street Hotel and was immediately transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he sadly succumbed to his injuries at the age of 32.

Memories Shared by Keke Palmer

Renowned actress Keke Palmer, who previously formed a friendship with King during his time as a member of the R&B group 2 Much, took to her Instagram account to share a heartwarming throwback photo of herself with King.

In her emotional tribute on Instagram, Palmer expressed her disbelief at the loss, reminiscing about their early days of friendship and the laughter King brought to the table. Palmer emphasized his kind-hearted nature and how he easily forged connections with everyone he met. She concluded with a heartfelt message bidding farewell to her dear friend and looking forward to meeting him again one day.

Justin Bieber and Others Mourning the Loss

Popular musician Justin Bieber paid tribute to King on his Instagram Stories, expressing his deep sorrow over the loss and requesting his followers to keep King’s family in their thoughts and prayers. The tribute was reported by both People magazine and the Daily Mail. Bieber and King had shared their living space as roommates, a fact King had previously mentioned in a December Instagram post.

Trippie Redd, a close acquaintance of King, also expressed his grief on Instagram, acknowledging King’s substantial impact on his life and career. Redd credited King for introducing him to influential individuals and mentioned the profound positive energy King always radiated. Machine Gun Kelly, another well-known artist, echoed the sentiments, referring to King as a truly unique individual.