Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan has died at the age of 34, as confirmed by authorities on September 5, 2024. The rapper, born Dequantes Devontay Lamar, was hospitalized in Atlanta, Georgia, where he passed away. While the cause of death remains unknown, an autopsy is scheduled for today, September 6. Rich Homie Quan was a prominent figure in the hip-hop scene during the 2010s, gaining recognition for his breakout single 'Type of Way' in 2013 and the popular track 'Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)' released in 2015, which peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Over the years, he collaborated with notable artists including 2 Chainz, Gucci Mane, and Young Thug.
Born and raised in Atlanta, Lamar was the eldest of three siblings and leaves behind four sons. Following his passing, tributes from the hip-hop community have poured in. Megan Thee Stallion expressed her condolences via Instagram, calling him, "one of the best." Fellow rapper 2 Chainz honored him with a heartfelt message, stating, "Dam lil brother, we just spoke about shooting a video." Quavo, a former member of Migos, also shared his grief on social media, stating, "May God be with us, never saw this being apart of our journey." The loss of Rich Homie Quan is felt deeply within the music community, as he made significant contributions to the genre, leaving a lasting legacy.
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