Rich Homie Quan, the rapper, died at the age of 34, having become widely known for tracks like “Type of Way” and “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh).”
The rapper was found unconscious on their couch at their home in Atlanta by his partner. He was not breathing and had no pulse, prompting her to call 911. According to TMZ, he began foaming at the mouth when she tried to move him.
Rich Homie Quan’s death was confirmed by a representative from the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s office, as well as by his family, who expressed their devastation to TMZ. The cause of death was not immediately announced, and an autopsy is expected to be conducted on Friday (6/9).
Rich Homie Quan, whose real name is Dequantes Devontay Lamar, grew up in DeKalb County on the east side of Atlanta and entered the evolving rap music scene of Atlanta in 2011 after a series of break-ins that led to a stint in Georgia prison.
He became one of the biggest names in the hip-hop scene in the mid-2010s, releasing several mixtapes before gaining wider recognition in 2013 with the hit “Type of Way,” which led to deeper connections in Atlanta’s music circles with names like Gucci Mane and Birdman, and eventually with the rapper Young Thug.
He followed up with “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh),” a song produced by DJ Spinz and Nitti Beatz. It became his highest solo single, reaching No. 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Rich Homie Quan later collaborated with Young Thug on the Cash Money Records project “Rich Gang” and was a frequent collaborator with 2 Chainz and Jacquees.
Later, in 2014, they scored a hit with the song “Lifestyle,” bringing both of them to the top of the charts and achieving significant success.
Quan’s only full studio album, “Rich as in Spirit,” was released in 2018 by Motown Records and featured a guest appearance from Rick Ross.