Rich Homie Quan, Atlanta rapper who touted Young Thug and YG among collaborators, dies at 33

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As a fan who has grown up listening to the raw, authentic beats of Rich Homie Quan, I am deeply saddened by the news of his untimely demise. His songs, particularly “Lifestyle” and “Type of Way,” have been an integral part of my playlists for years, providing a soundtrack to countless memories and moments.

Atlanta-based hip hop artist Rich Homie Quan, famous for hits like “Lifestyle” and “Type of Way,” as well as his work with musicians such as Young Thug, YG, and Gucci Mane, has tragically passed away.

On Thursday, an official from the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office told The Times that they had been informed by Grady Memorial Hospital about the passing of Dequantes Devontay Lamar. However, the statement did not disclose the reason for his death. He was only 33 years old.

Rich Homie Quan passed away at his residence in Atlanta, according to reports from both his family and a representative of the Fulton County morgue to TMZ. The Medical Examiner’s Office has planned an autopsy for Friday. However, members of the rapper’s family have yet to respond to The Times’ request for confirmation.

On Thursday, when word of his passing spread across social media, several artists like Playboi Carti and Boosi Badazz honored the late Atlanta native.

Boosie posted on X, “Always remember to keep your smile and the unique way you talk, not to mention your music.

The ‘Set It Off’ rapper shared that we created some wonderful memories together, and those always bring a smile to my face.” (paraphrased from your original text)

In his Instagram post, Migos rapper Quavo expressed that he hadn’t anticipated “God’s presence” as a significant aspect of their musical journey.

Playboy Carti paid tribute to the late Rich Homie Quan on Instagram by posting snippets of his “Milk Marie” and “Lifestyle” music videos in his stories.

Rich Homie Quan, born as Dequantes Devontay Lamar on October 4, 1990, kicked off his music journey in 2011, reaching wider recognition with the release of his hit single “Type of Way” in 2013. His first solo mixtape, titled “Still Goin In,” came out in 2012, and he also contributed to various other artists’ projects during this time. Notable early collaborations for Rich Homie Quan include YG, Jeezy, and 2 Chainz.

As a passionate moviegoer and music enthusiast, I recently delved into the captivating world of Rich Homie Quan, a talented artist who made waves as part of XXL’s esteemed freshman class in 2014. His breakthrough came with the smash hit “Lifestyle,” a collaboration with Young Thug that propelled him to new heights within hip-hop.

Rich Homie Quan has collaborated with several popular rappers, such as Tyga, Yo Gotti, Fetty Wap, Lil Wayne, Meek Mill, and Nicki Minaj.

The success of the rapper’s solo career reached new heights when “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)” climbed to No. 12 on the Hot 100 chart in July 2015, as reported by Billboard. Rich Homie Quan debuted his first and only studio album, “Rich As In Spirit,” in 2018, and more recently teamed up with 2 Chainz to release the single “Ah’chi” last month.

As a movie buff, I’d never envisioned myself delving this deep into the world of music. At first, it was just a casual pastime for me, something I did for fun. However, if you asked me back in 2014, I wouldn’t have dreamt that I’d be standing on stage, rocking out shows. That’s Rich Homie Quan speaking to XXL magazine.

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2024-09-07 14:26