Information reaching us has it that American rapper Rich Homie Quan has died.
The news of the rapper’s death was first confirmed by felow rappr, Boosie BadAzz via a post madee on his X account on Thursday, September 5, 2024.
Taking to X (formerly known as Twitter), Boosie BadAzz wrote; “JUST TALKED TO YOU BRA 😓 #tipQUAN Never go forget yo smile n the way talked n of course yo music 💯.”
The hip-hop artist, real name Dequantes Devontay Lamar, was known for hit songs like Type of Way and Lifestyle.
According to The Sun, Family of the late rapper and a local Morgue also confirmed to news outlet, Tmz, regarding Quan’s passing
R&B singer Jacquees, a frequent collaborator of Rich Home Quan’s, tweeted condolences, writing “Rest in Peace my brother Rich Homie Quan. I love you for Life. #Richgang.”
Quan’s official cause of death has not been confirmed.
Rich Homie Quan began his career in 2011 but first received mainstream success with his 2013 single Type of Way, which peaked at number 50 on the Billboard Hot 100.
His 2015 single Flex saw further success at number 26 on the chart.
Alongside fellow Atlanta rapper Young Thug, Quan was a member of Cash Money Records’ spin-off project Rich Gang, who found early success with their 2014 single, Lifestyle.
They also collaborated that same year on the club hit, Tell Em, and in 2015 with the song Up, Up & Away.
On Tuesday, Rich Homie Quan was mentioned during Young Thug’s ongoing criminal trial.
