Justin Bieber expressed his grief over the tragic death of rapper Chris King, who reportedly passed away in a shooting incident. The news of Chris's death was confirmed by his close friend, US rapper Trippie Reid, who shared poignant pictures of the rapper on Instagram, lamenting, "I am so hurt rn I can't even think. I love you bro come back!!!!! I can't catch a break."
Details surrounding Chris's untimely demise remain unclear, but reports suggest it was related to an alleged shooting in Nashville, Tennessee. The music community has been flooded with heartfelt tributes in memory of Chris.
Justin Bieber, a longtime friend of Chris, shared a touching video on his Instagram Story, showing a moment of camaraderie between the two. He captioned the post with, "Love you, bro," accompanied by a broken-hearted emoji, expressing, "This one hurts. Please keep his family in your prayers. See you in paradise, brother."
Chris and Justin's bond ran deep, with the rapper once revealing that he had lived with Justin and considered him a part of his family. "Fun fact: I lived at my brother krib for a full year and a half almost 10 years ago," Chris shared in a video last year, adding, "Glad some people never change no matter what. All love, forever extended family. @justinbieber."
Machine Gun Kelly also paid tribute to Chris, expressing regret over missing their planned meeting in Nashville. Sharing a photo of the two, he wrote, "They broke my heart with this one. F**** me up knowing I was supposed to link with you in Nashville but I took the earlier flight. Late-night studio freestyles won't be the same w/o you my brudda."
Reflecting on a chat he had with Chris, Machine Gun Kelly voiced his grief, stating, "This sad af for real. The streets have no code no more. Bro came to do a show and share his talent, and I vouched for the vibe. I'm sick."
Justin Bieber, along with the music industry, mourns the loss of Chris King, a talented rapper whose presence will be deeply missed in the community.
