The hip-hop community is mourning the loss of Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan, who passed away at the age of 33 on Thursday. Fulton County Medical Examiner has confirmed his death, although the cause remains unknown at this time. An autopsy is scheduled for Friday to determine the exact cause.
Rich Homie Quan, born Dequantes Devontay Lamar, gained widespread recognition with his 2013 hit “Type of Way” and continued his success with the 2015 track “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh),” which reached number 26 on the US charts. He was also a notable member of the Rich Gang collective, alongside Young Thug, with whom he achieved a Platinum certification for the 2014 hit “Lifestyle.”
The rapper’s sudden passing has prompted an outpouring of tributes from his peers and collaborators. 2 Chainz, who worked with Quan on the track “Extra” from his 2014 album *B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time*, expressed his grief on Instagram. 2 Chainz shared, “Dam lil brother, we just spoke about shooting a video, special prayer for you and your family, and pray for any and everybody that’s dealing with something my condolences bru (sic).”
Quavo, formerly of Migos and another artist who worked with Quan, also paid his respects. He wrote, “May God be with us, never saw this being apart of our journey. (sic).” Rich Gang member Jacquees added his tribute: “Rest in Peace my brother Rich Homie Quan. I love you for Life. (sic).”
Quan’s journey to success was marked by personal struggles. Before his breakthrough in music, he spent 15 months in jail for burglaries. His time behind bars led him to focus intensively on his music career, which he initially pursued as a hobby. In an interview with XXL, Quan reflected on his journey, saying, “I never saw myself going this far with music. Music was just a hobby at first. I never saw myself being on stage and rocking out shows. After I got out of jail, I started to take it more serious and that’s when my dream came true.”
The rapper’s legacy in the hip-hop world is marked by his contributions to the genre and his resilience in overcoming personal hardships. As the music industry and his fans remember him, his impact and the void left by his passing are deeply felt.
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