Chris King, a rapper and former roommate of Justin Bieber, has passed away due to injuries sustained in a shooting in Nashville on April 20. He was 32 years old. See how stars like Keke Palmer pay tribute.
Justin Bieber and other stars are mourning the loss of a beloved musician.
Chris King (born Christopher Cheeks) was shot and killed in Nashville, Tenn., on April 20 in a shooting that also injured others, as confirmed by police in a press release. He was 32 years old.
Chris, accompanied by two friends, was shot in an armed robbery by three suspects between Hayes Street and Church Street in Nashville according to the press release. A 29-year-old whose name was not disclosed, also injured in the shooting, told authorities that the three suspects were “there amicably” with their group before the situation turned violent.
After hearing the news of Chris’s death, Justin shared heartfelt condolences to his friend and former roommate on social media.
“I love you bro,” he wrote in an Instagram Story on April 20, as quoted by People. “This hurts so much. Please pray for his family. See you in heaven, brother.”
The rapper, also the founder of Snotty Nose Records music label, had made a name for himself through collaborations with several other rappers, including fellow artist Trippie Redd, who also remembered him online.
“Original 1400, I love you till we meet again, my twin brother,” Trippie wrote in an Instagram post on April 21. “I wouldn’t be in this place today without @whoischrisking introducing me to @elliotgrainge & @milothelight and he always had the best energy. He had so many friends and it showed I love you all for supporting one of my best friends of all time, my brother.”
Machine Gun Kelly also paid tribute to the late musician in the comments, writing, “Chris was rare.”
Meanwhile, Keke Palmer also paid tribute by recalling how she and Chris worked together in the entertainment industry.
“I really wish I had more pics but this is perfect because this is exactly how it all started,” wrote the “Nope” film star. “I can’t believe I’m saying rest in peace. This is awful. I really don’t even know what to say. I just want to share that I love you and I remember all the moments at city walk, grove.”
Keke, 30, who shared an old photo of them video calling, further praised Chris for how he treated others.
“That was my high school days,” she added. “When we were still kids before everyone knew you were a real rockstar. We were still kids! And you always knew how to make everyone laugh. Your kindness was always felt no matter what room you were in, everyone was and wanted to be your friend. We will miss you until we meet again, rest in peace, brother.”
