Chris King, a rapper from Fontana, California, gained fame collaborating with artists like Trippie Redd.

He was associated with groups like Snotty Nose Mafia and 1400 alongside Trippie Redd.

California rapper Chris King has died, and his good friend and longtime collaborator Trippie Redd is mourning his loss. 

Redd confirmed his death on social media. Tragically, multiple online sources mentioned that Chris King was shot and passed away in Nashville.

Justin Bieber, also a longtime friend of Chris King, mourned his passing on Instagram.

Taking to Instagram on Saturday (April 20), Trippie Redd confirmed the news to his followers.

“I am so hurt rn I can’t even think I love you bro come back!!!!!” he wrote. “@whoischrisking [heartbreak emoji] I can’t catch a break.”

The hip-hop community has been profoundly affected by the sudden death of Chris King. Let’s delve into the background of Chris King and learn more about his personal life.

Who Was Chris King? Rapper Wikipedia, Age And Height

Chris King was a rapper from Fontana, California, who gained recognition for his collaborations with fellow artist Trippie Redd.

Chris’ exact height is not mentioned online, but based on his appearance, his height might be 6’2” to 6’5”.

Chris King, also known as Christopher Stacy Cheeks Jr., started his musical career with 2Much and was affiliated with The Ultimate Group (TUG) label, owned by Chris Stokes.

In a 2019 interview with Complex, Chris King mentioned being attracted to Trippie Redd’s music style, which drew him to collaborate.

He was a member of the rap collectives Snotty Nose Mafia and 1400, alongside Trippie Redd.

Despite being famous, Chris was not featured on Wikipedia, but he had a significant social media following, with 184K followers on Instagram. 

Estimating from his looks, it is probable that Chris King was in his mid-to-late twenties at the time of his death, potentially between 25 to 30 years old.

However, his exact age remains uncertain without more definitive information about his birth year.

Chris was part of groups like Snotty Nose Mafia and 1400 with Trippie Redd.

He also had a side gig as an alt-country and honky-tonk musician, releasing two EPs called Bexar County and This New Almanac.

Some of his songs include “Can You Rap Like Me, Pt. 2” with Trippie Redd. Many people in the music world paid tribute to him on social media after his demise.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which musical groups was Chris King a part of?

According to Last.fm, Chris King, a rapper from Fontana, California, was associated with Snotty Nose Mafia and 1400, alongside Trippie Redd and others.

2. What happened to the Rapper Chris King?

Tragically, Chris King was reportedly shot, and he passed away, according to posts from his friend Trippie Redd and others on social media in April 2023.