Rich Homie Quan Dead at 34

Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan, born Dequantes Lamar, reportedly passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the age of 34. The cause of death remains unknown, but the news was initially confirmed by TMZ through family sources and the Fulton County Morgue. Rolling Stone later corroborated the report with a family member. Netbuzz Radio has also reached out to Quan’s manager and the Fulton County Morgue for official confirmation.

As news of his death spread, tributes poured in from across the music industry. Boosie Badazz, Jacquees, Playboi Carti, and Quavo were among the first to honor the rapper on social media. Boosie took to X, sharing his disbelief, “JUST GOT WORD @RichHomieQuan JUST [DIED]. JUST TALK TO WUAN THE OTHER DAY.” Meanwhile, Jacquees, a longtime collaborator, expressed his grief, posting, “Rest in peace my brother Rich Homie Quan. I Love you for life. #Richgang.”

Rich Homie Quan made a significant impact on the hip-hop scene during the mid-2010s, emerging alongside Young Thug as part of a wave that solidified Atlanta’s position as the rap capital of the world. His breakthrough came in 2013 with the hit single Type of Way, which peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. Quan continued to build his legacy with top 20 collaborations, including My Hitta with YG and Jeezy, and the chart-topping Lifestyle with Young Thug.

In addition to his collaborations, Rich Homie Quan’s solo career flourished, with his 2015 hit Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh) reaching No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. Throughout his career, Quan amassed over 3.34 billion on-demand streams in the U.S., according to Luminate.

Most recently, Quan made headlines with his feature on Travis Scott’s Mamacita, which re-entered the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart at No. 26 following the re-release of Scott’s Days Before Rodeo mixtape. Despite stepping away from major label deals after signing with Motown Records in 2017, Quan remained active, releasing new music independently, including his latest singles Ah’chi with 2 Chainz and Authentic in 2024.

In May 2024, Rich Homie Quan performed at Jack Harlow’s debut Gazebo Festival, solidifying his ongoing influence and connection with both artists and fans. His sudden passing has left the hip-hop community in shock, but his contributions to music will continue to resonate with listeners worldwide.