Atlanta rapper, Rich Homie passes away at 33

Dequantes Lamar, widely known as Rich Homie Quan, has passed away at the age of 33.

The Atlanta rapper, who rose to fame in 2013, reportedly died in Georgia on Thursday.

The Fulton County Medical Examiner confirmed receiving notification of his death from Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta.

The statement read, “On Thursday, 5 September 2024, the Fulton County Medical Examiner was notified by Grady Memorial Hospital of the death of Dequantes Devontay Lamar.

Quan was born on October 4, 1989, in Atlanta. In the 2010s, he started making trap music and collaborated with rappers like Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz, YG, Young Thug, Trinidad James, and more.

He was considered part of a rising generation of rappers who delivered songs with intense emotion and fiery passion that permeated each release.

Quan made a splash with his debut on the charts in 2013 when his “Type of Way” anthem peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100.

While the exact cause and manner of his death remain unclear, an autopsy has been scheduled for Friday to determine further details.

Rich Homie Quan’s rise in the hip-hop scene left an indelible mark, and his untimely death has shocked the music community and his fans worldwide.