Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan, born Dequantes Devontay Lamar, has died at the age of 34, as confirmed by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s office. Quan was found dead in his Atlanta home on September 5, 2024, with the cause of death currently unknown. An autopsy is scheduled for Friday to determine the exact cause.Quan rose to fame in the early 2010s with hit singles like ‘Type of Way’ and ‘Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh),’ which reached No. 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. He was a prominent figure in the Atlanta hip-hop scene, collaborating with artists such as Young Thug and 2 Chainz. His debut studio album, ‘Rich as in Spirit,’ was released in 2018.The rapper’s family released a statement saying they are ‘shattered and heartbroken by his sudden death’. Fellow artists have taken to social media to pay tribute, with 2 Chainz writing, ‘Special prayer for you and your family, and pray for any and everybody that’s dealing with something. My condolences bru’.In a 2022 interview, Quan had spoken about returning to music after a hiatus, expressing concerns about rappers being targeted by law enforcement. He stated, ‘I think we showing too much, I think they’re showing too much… It’s still Black art, but we’re definitely being targeted’.While some reports suggest a possible drug overdose as the cause of death, this has not been officially confirmed. Quan is survived by his four children. His passing marks a significant loss for the Atlanta music community and the hip-hop world at large.
Key points
- Rich Homie Quan, 34-year-old Atlanta rapper, found dead in his home on September 5, 2024.
- Cause of death unknown, autopsy scheduled for Friday.
- Quan was known for hits like ‘Type of Way’ and ‘Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)’.
- Fellow artists and family members have expressed shock and sadness at his sudden passing.
Contradictions👾Some reports suggest a possible drug overdose, while official sources state the cause of death is unknown pending autopsy.
👾There is a discrepancy in Quan’s age, with some sources reporting 33 and others 34.
