Megan Thee Stallion and 2 Chainz are among those paying tribute to Rich Homie Quan, who died yesterday (September 5) at the age of 34.
The Atlanta rapper’s family told TMZ that he died at his home in the city, and that they are “shattered and heartbroken”. No cause of death has been confirmed.
Rich Homie Quan, real name Dequantes Lamar, rose to prominence in 2013 with the single ‘Type Of Way’, which reached Number 50 on the Billboard Hot 100, while his 2015 single ‘Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)’ peaked at Number 26.
Lamar was also known for being a key member of Rich Gang, a project from Cash Money Records, alongside Young Thug. The group hit Number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 with their 2014 track ‘Lifestyle’. He also collaborated with artists including Travis Scott, Kid Ink, Fetty Wap and Omarion.
After the news broke of his death broke, Thee Stallion took to Instagram, sharing a photo of the rapper with the caption: “RIP to one of the best.”
Meanwhile, 2 Chainz wrote: “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)”
Megan Thee Stallion’s reaction to the passing of Rich Homie Quan pic.twitter.com/RXOiHmQ18I
— Hip Hop Community (@hiphop_communit) September 5, 2024
Meanwhile, former Migos rapper Quavo said: “May God be with us, never saw this being apart of our journey.”
Born in 1989, Lamar was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, and said in a 2014 interview with XXL, “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.”
Following the news of Lamar’s death, his fans rushed to pay tribute on social media. “Rich Homie Quan made my childhood years I can’t believe this,” said one, while another said, “This one is hitting us millennials hard. Rich Homie Quan is no longer with us and I’m in shock.”
BET also paid tribute on its X/Twitter account, writing: “Quan provided us with so many hits during the 2010s. You knew you were in for something special as soon as you heard his voice on the hook. Our hearts go out to his family and friends. Rest in power, Quan.”