Current:Home > reviewsRapper Rich Homie Quan Dead at 34 -ProfitZone
Rapper Rich Homie Quan Dead at 34
View
Date:2025-04-16 19:22:15
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! (8)
Related
- House passes bill to add 66 new federal judgeships, but prospects murky after Biden veto threat
- Biden goes into 2024 with the economy getting stronger, but voters feel horrible about it
- Tennessee picks up pieces after terrifying tornadoes; storm pounds East Coast: Live updates
- Texans QB C.J. Stroud evaluated for concussion after head hits deck during loss to Jets
- Backstage at New York's Jingle Ball with Jimmy Fallon, 'Queer Eye' and Meghan Trainor
- Congo’s president makes campaign stop near conflict zone and blasts Rwanda for backing rebels
- What Nicole Richie Taught Sister Sofia Richie About Protecting Her Privacy
- MLB free agency: Five deals that should happen with Shohei Ohtani off the board
- Behind on your annual reading goal? Books under 200 pages to read before 2024 ends
- Taylor Swift touches down in Kansas City to cheer on Travis Kelce for her sixth game of the season
Ranking
- Federal court filings allege official committed perjury in lawsuit tied to Louisiana grain terminal
- Tennessee picks up pieces after terrifying tornadoes; storm pounds East Coast: Live updates
- 3 coffee table books featuring gardens recall the beauty in our endangered world
- Golden Globe nominations 2024: 'Barbie' leads with 9, 'Oppenheimer' scores 8
- Can Bill Belichick turn North Carolina into a winner? At 72, he's chasing one last high
- CBS News poll finds Americans feel inflation's impact on living standards, opportunities
- Golden Globes 2024: The Nominations Are Finally Here
- Agreeing to agree: Everyone must come to consensus at COP28 climate talks, toughening the process
Recommendation
The Best Stocking Stuffers Under $25
Here's What to Give the Man in Your Life to Sneakily Upgrade His Style For the Holidays
Downpours, high winds prompt weather warnings in Northeast
Winding down from a long day's work by playing lottery on her phone, Virginia woman wins big
The company planning a successor to Concorde makes its first supersonic test
No. 2 oil-producing US state braces for possible end to income bonanza in New Mexico
Live updates | Israel says it’s prepared to fight for months to defeat Hamas
Elon Musk allows controversial conspiracy theorist Alex Jones back on X