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Houston Honors BeatKing: City Proclaims August 29th City's Day
31 Aug
Summary
- BeatKing posthumously honored with a city proclamation in Houston.
- The proclamation was presented by UGK rapper Bun B at a memorial.
- BeatKing died at 39 from a pulmonary embolism on August 15, 2024.
Houston has officially honored the late rapper BeatKing by proclaiming August 29th as "BeatKing Day." This significant proclamation was presented at his "Celebration of Life" memorial event.
UGK rapper Bun B delivered the city's declaration on stage. BeatKing's daughters, Jayla and Kayla, affectionately known as "Thing 1" and "Thing 2," accepted the honor in their father's name. The ceremony took place at the Bayou City Event Center.
BeatKing, whose catalog includes 20 projects and viral hits like "Thick" and "Then Leave," passed away on August 15, 2024. He was 39 years old and died from a pulmonary embolism. His final album, "Never Leave Houston," was released just weeks before his death.
