Justin Bieber penned a touching tribute to his friend and former roommate, rapper Chris King, who lost his life in a Nashville shooting.
WKRN News has reported the tragic incident where the rapper was fatally shot in Nashville on Saturday, April 20.
King was visiting the Tennessee city to perform at the Cannafestival. It was in an alleyway where the rapper and his companions were confronted by a group of robbers, who demanded they surrender their valuables.
Suddenly, gunfire erupted, resulting in the death of Chris King and wounding a 29-year-old companion, whose name has not been disclosed. Born Christopher Cheeks, King and his friend attempted to escape by running in opposite directions upon being shot.
King was later discovered in a parking garage and swiftly taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center. It was there that the musician ultimately passed away from his injuries.
No one else was injured in the incident.
Friends Flood Social Media After the News of Chris King’s Passing
Immediately following the announcement of the artist’s passing, friends inundated social media with expressions of love and remembrance. Of course, among them was Justin Bieber.
“Love you, bro,” Bieber wrote on his Instagram Story at the time. “This one hurts. Please keep his family in your prayers. See you in paradise brother.”
Last year, King disclosed on social media that nearly a decade ago, he had shared a home with Bieber for almost a year and a half. He also claimed at the time that Bieber hadn’t changed a bit.
King, also renowned for his work alongside artist Trippie Redd, was honored on social media by the 24-year-old musician, who paid tribute to him with a heartfelt post on Instagram. “Original 1400 I love you until we meet again twin !”, he wrote alongside a snapshot of the duo performing.
“I would not be where I am today without [Chris King] he introduced me to [record label executive Elliot Grainge] & [manager Milo the Light],” Redd added. “He had the best energy always he had so many friends and it shows I love you guys for supporting one of my best friends ever my brother”.
Nope star Keke Palmer also shared her fond memories of King, accompanied by a photo of them engaging in a video call conversation.
“Chris King!” Palmer wrote. “I wish I had more photos but it’s actually perfect. This is exactly how it began. iChat sessions with you and Marcel back in the 2Much days. Wow. I can’t believe I’m saying rest in peace. This is terrible. I really don’t know what to say.”