Following the sudden passing of rapper Chris King over the weekend, stars have taken to social media to pay their respects to the late host with heartfelt condolences.
King, whose real name was Christopher Cheeks, died in Saturday's shooting, according to a press release from the Nashville Metropolitan Police Department. A 29-year-old man who was injured at the scene reported that he was playing with King and a group of his friends when three men approached the group and attempted to rob them. Gunfire erupted after the collision.
King was later found in the parking lot of the Hayes Street Hotel. He was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he died. He was 32 years old.
KiKi Palmer, who was friends with King when he was a member of the R&B group 2 Much, posted an old photo of herself and King on Instagram as a tribute.
“I wish I had more pictures, but this is perfect because this is exactly where it started: an iChat session between you and Marcel back in 2Much,” Palmer wrote. . This is terrible. “
She added: “You always knew how to make everyone laugh. Your kindness was present no matter what room you were in. Everyone was your friend and wanted to be your friend.” I will miss you. Until we meet again, rest in peace.”
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Justin Bieber, Machine Gun Kelly and others mourn Chris King's death
Justin Bieber paid tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. on his Instagram Story on Saturday, according to People magazine and the Daily Mail. King previously revealed in an Instagram post in December that he and Bieber were once roommates.
“I love you, brother. This hurts,” Bieber wrote. “Please keep his family in your prayers. See you in paradise, brother.”
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“I love you. Twin until we meet again!” Trippie Redd wrote on Instagram. “I wouldn't be where I am today without @whoischrisking. He introduced me to @elliotgrange and @milothelight 🙏 and he always had the best energy. He has so many friends. I was, and that shows it.”
“Chris is rare🕊️🤧💔,” Machine Gun Kelly commented on Trippie's post.
