Rapper Chris King killed in Nashville at age 32 as close pal Justin Bieber pays tribute

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a press release.“The (surviving) 29-year-old victim reported the group was hanging out cordially for some time before the three suspects attempted to rob his group of friends,” police said. “It was then that he heard gunfire and realized he was struck.”The surviving victim has not been publicly identified by police.

King, whose real name was Christopher Cheeks, succumbed to his injuries after being rushed to Vanderbilt University Medical Center.Officials said that “homicide unit detectives are working strong, active leads” into the shooting.Following the news of King’s death, his famous pals rushed to social media to pay tribute to the rapper.Justin Bieber, who was once King’s roommate over a decade ago, wrote on his Instagram Story, “Love you bro.

This one hurts. Please keep his family in your prayers. See you in paradise brother.”In December, King revealed that he and the “Peaches” hitmaker lived together “almost 10 years ago.”“Glad some people never change no matter what,” King captioned a photo of them together on Instagram at the time. “(A)ll love, forever extended family.”Other celebs also paid their respects to King, including rapper Trippie Redd, who boasted a close friendship with the “1 Man Army” hitmaker.“I love you until we meet again twin,” Redd wrote on Instagram. “I would not be where I am today without @whoischrisking he introduced me to @elliotgrainge & @milothelight.