Atlanta, Georgia — Rich Homie Quan, a prominent name in hip-hop during the mid-2010s, passed away at 33. Born Dequantes Devontay Lamar, the rapper died in an Atlanta hospital, as confirmed by the Fulton County medical examiner.
The cause of death has not yet been disclosed, with a post-mortem examination scheduled for Friday.
Rich Homie Quan rose to fame in 2013 with his breakthrough track, Type of Way, which became a hit, drawing the attention of fellow artists such as Jeezy and Meek Mill, who contributed to a remix. He continued his rise with collaborations, including a track with YG and Jeezy and releasing Lifestyle, a hit produced by London on the Track through his Rich Gang rap collective, including Young Thug and Birdman.
In 2015, Quan followed up his success with Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh), produced by DJ Spinz and Nitti Beatz, which became his highest-charting solo single, reaching No. 26 on the Billboard Hot 100. He was also featured on Lil Dicky’s Save Dat Money.
In 2018, Quan released his debut studio album, Rich As In Spirit, which was largely featureless, except for a collaboration with Rick Ross on the track Think About It.
In 2022, Quan spoke about his return to music following a sudden hiatus, which he attributed to legal disputes with his former independent label, T.I.G. (Think It’s a Game Records). He expressed his eagerness to make a comeback and address his fans.
During his time away from music, Quan found himself in a public feud with his former collaborator Young Thug, who, along with Gunna, was indicted on charges of conspiracy to violate Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act and accused of involvement in a criminal street gang. Despite the feud, Quan stated there were no lingering issues between them and that he would be open to a conversation with Young Thug.
Quan also voiced his concern about how rappers are being targeted by law enforcement, citing how social media and music videos are often used as evidence. “I wouldn’t say unfairly targeted because, at the same time, some of these rappers are putting guns in videos,” he said. He emphasized that while his music tells stories, it avoids incriminating details, adding, “It’s still black art, but we’re being targeted.”
FAQs: Rich Homie Quan’s Life and Legacy
Q: What was Rich Homie Quan’s real name?
A: His real name was Dequantes Devontay Lamar.
Q: How old was Rich Homie Quan when he died?
A: He was 33 years old.
Q: What were some of his biggest hits?
A: His breakthrough hit was Way. He also had success with Lifestyle (with Rich Gang), Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh), and his feature on Lil Dicky’s Save Dat Money.
Q: What is Rich Homie Quan’s highest-charting song?
A: His highest-charting solo single was Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh), which peaked at No. 26 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Q: What happened between Rich Homie Quan and Young Thug?
A: Quan fell out with Young Thug during his hiatus but later said there were no lingering issues, and he was open to reconciliation.
Q: When did Rich Homie Quan release his debut album?
A: He released his debut studio album, Rich As In Spirit, in 2018.
Q: Why did he take a break from music?
A: He took a break due to legal disputes with his former label, T.I.G. (Think It’s a Game Records).