The music world is in mourning after the tragic death of rapper Chris King, who was fatally shot in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 20.
According to the Nashville Police Department, Chris and his group were approached by three men unknown to them. Initially, the encounter was cordial, but it escalated quickly as the suspects attempted to rob them, leading to gunfire.A 29-year-old man, also part of Chris's group, was injured during the incident but survived. He recounted the horrifying moments to the police, noting that they were all hanging out before the violence erupted.
It was well-known that Chris and Justin were once roommates and had lived together for over a year nearly a decade ago. Chris often spoke of their enduring friendship, celebrating it in a heartfelt post in December 2023.The loss was also felt deeply by rapper Trippie Redd, who credited Chris with significantly impacting his career and introducing him to key figures in the music industry.
Actress Keke Palmer shared her grief with an emotional tribute on social media, recalling their early days in the industry together. 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 I remember all the city walk, grove moments. That was my high school.""Your kindness was present no matter what room you were in, everybody was and wanted to be your friend.