Sad news has swept through the Hip-Hop community as Rich Homie Quan, beloved rapper, has passed away at just 34 years old.
- The rapper died in his hometown of Atlanta, leaving fans and family devastated.
- His family confirmed the news and expressed their heartbreak over his sudden death.
- Fellow artist Boosie BadAzz was among the first to react publicly to the tragic news.
- Rich Homie Quan rose to fame with hits like ‘Type Of Way’ and ‘Lifestyle’ but had been less active in recent years.
Rich Homie Quan, whose real name was Dequantes Devontay Lamar, has died at his Atlanta home. He was 34.
The news broke through social media and was later confirmed by his family and a representative from the Fulton County morgue.
While no official cause of death has been shared, his family stated they are ‘shattered and heartbroken.’
Boosie BadAzz expressed his grief on X (formerly Twitter), writing, ‘JUST GOT WORD @RichHomieQuan JUST OD ‼️JUST TALK TO WUAN THE OTHER DAY #gomissunigga.’
Quan first made waves in the Hip-Hop scene with his 2013 single ‘Type Of Way,’ and gained further fame with YG’s ‘My N-gga.’
In 2014, he joined forces with Young Thug as part of Rich Gang, releasing the mega-hit ‘Lifestyle.’
Despite his recent absence from the music scene, Quan revisited his career in 2022, reflecting on his lyrics in light of Young Thug’s YSL Rico case.
In an interview with Sway’s Universe, Quan emphasized the importance of protecting Black art and discussed his conscious effort to craft lyrics that wouldn’t negatively influence his children.
He mentioned, ‘My kids are getting older… I care about what I’m saying in these songs, ’cause I know they’re listening.’ Quan also urged the Hip-Hop community to move away from violent themes in music.
Rich Homie Quan’s legacy will be remembered by fans and the Hip-Hop world alike.
