Current:Home > NewsRapper Rich Homie Quan Dead at 34 -ValueCore
Rapper Rich Homie Quan Dead at 34
View
Date:2025-04-14 02:06:57
The music community is in mourning.
Rich Homie Quan—a rapper known for songs like "Ride Out" and "Type of Way"—died on Sept. 5, a family member and a rep for the Fulton County Morgue confirmed to TMZ on Sept. 5. He was 34.
Quan—whose real name was Dequantes Devontay Lamar—died in his Atlanta home. His family told TMZ that they are shattered and heartbroken by his sudden passing and will be searching for answers.
The investigation surrounding Quan's death is still ongoing, per TMZ.
E! News has reached out to Quan's reps and to the Fulton County Morgue, but has not heard back.
Born in Atlanta, Quan first earned mainstream success with his 2013 single "Type of Way," which reached No. 50 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
Two years later, he earned a nomination for Best Group at the 2015 BET Awards as a member of the hip-hop collective Rich Gang alongside Young Thug.
And while the "Walk Thru" rapper was passionate about performing, he previously shared that he's not someone who cares for attention to be on him.
"When I'm on stage, I love the moment," he told Revolt in an interview published July 2. "After that, I go out of character and I'm back to being a regular human being."
He also told the outlet that he hopes his legacy—especially in the Atlanta trap music scene—would continue with the new music he was working on at the time.
"Remember me as an original," he said. "As [an] artist who did it his way. Remember me as a hard kid from Atlanta with a dream, who believed in himself and bettered himself—and won."
Following Quan's passing, his friend and fellow rapper Boosie Badazz reflected on their close bond in a touching tribute.
"JUST TALKED TO YOU BRA," he wrote on X Sept. 5. "Never go forget yo smile n the way talked n of course yo music"
Boosie added in another post, "WE GOT SOME GOOD ASS MEMORIES TOGETHER N THAT GO ALWAYS BRING A SMILE TO MY FACE #restupquan WE WAS COOKING UP SOME S--T TOO."
Quan's fans also posted their memories of the rapper, with one noting he was "An ATL legend," and another writing, "'Krazy hits different now… Damn @RichHomieQuan! Rest In Paradise."
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (168)
Related
- Biden administration makes final diplomatic push for stability across a turbulent Mideast
- A Quaker who helps migrants says US presidential election will make no difference at the border
- Nebraska adds former coach Dana Holgorsen as offensive analyst, per report
- Sean 'Diddy' Combs' attorneys seek gag order after 'outrageous' claims from witness
- Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow owns a $3 million Batmobile Tumbler
- Why are there no NBA games on the schedule today?
- Jason Kelce apologizes for role in incident involving heckler's homophobic slur
- Central Michigan voters are deciding 2 open congressional seats in the fight for the US House
- 'Vanderpump Rules' star DJ James Kennedy arrested on domestic violence charges
- Hogan and Alsobrooks face off in Maryland race that could sway US Senate control
Ranking
- IRS recovers $4.7 billion in back taxes and braces for cuts with Trump and GOP in power
- Massachusetts Democrat Elizabeth Warren seeks third term in US Senate against challenger John Deaton
- Abortion and open primaries are on the ballot in Nevada. What to know about the key 2024 measures
- Man faces fatal kidnapping charges in 2016 disappearance of woman and daughter in Florida
- Realtor group picks top 10 housing hot spots for 2025: Did your city make the list?
- Investigation into Ford engine failures ends after more than 2 years; warranties extended
- Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse seeks a fourth term in the US Senate from Rhode Island
- Alaska voters deciding a hard-fought race for the state’s only U.S. House seat, election issues
Recommendation
Can Bill Belichick turn North Carolina into a winner? At 72, he's chasing one last high
In Maryland, competitive US House race focuses on abortion, economy and immigration
Voters deciding dozens of ballot measures affecting life, death, taxes and more
Ohio set to decide constitutional amendment establishing a citizen-led redistricting commission
Who are the most valuable sports franchises? Forbes releases new list of top 50 teams
Independent US Sen. Angus King faces 3 challengers in Maine
Taylor Swift watches Chiefs play Monday Night Football after end of US Eras Tour
GOP senator from North Dakota faces Democratic challenger making her 2nd US Senate bid