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RIP Rich Homie Quan: A Life of Music and Passion
Death Confirmation and Early Life
Rich Homie Quan died on Thursday, Georgia’s Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed to the New York Times. The Atlanta rapper was 34 years old. A cause of death has not been shared publicly.
Born Dequantes Devontay Lamar in Atlanta, Rich Homie Quan fostered passions for baseball and creative writing as a child. When he went to jail shortly after high school, he discovered a renewed love of reading, and writing poetry.
Musical Career
Rich Homie Quan shared his first mixtape, I Go In on Every Song, in 2012, shortly after his release from jail. He swiftly fired off two more projects in its wake: Still Goin In and Still Goin In – Reloaded. His third tape spawned his first massive hit, “Type of Way,” which charted at No. 50 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was ultimately re-released on Def Jam.
The track ultimately helped nab Rich Homie Quan a spot in XXL’s 2014 Freshman Class alongside Isaiah Rashad, Kevin Gates, Ty Dolla $ign, and more.
Collaborations and Mixtapes
Rich Homie Quan linked up with Young Thug through the Cash Money Records supergroup Rich Gang, formed by Birdman. Their 2014 mixtape Rich Gang: Tha Tour Pt. 1, a now-seminal text that helped shape the sound of American rap for the rest of the 2010s, featured classics like “Milk Marie” and “Freestyle.”
But arguably the duo’s biggest hit, “Lifestyle,” arrived as a lead single for Rich Gang 2, just ahead of a planned Rich Gang tour that never materialized. Off the road, Rich Homie Quan managed to notch another solo hit (and a viral dance craze) in 2015 with “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh),” which reached No. 26 on the Singles chart.
Later Career and Death
In 2018, following a few more mixtapes, Rich Homie Quan released his lone studio album, Rich as in Spirit, via Motown Records. He returned with the Family & Mula EP, and a deluxe, in 2022. Earlier this summer, he linked up with 2 Chainz for “Ah’chi.”
In an interview conducted just a day before news of his death broke, Rich Homie Quan told a reporter he had “a plethora” of new music on the way.
Tributes and Legacy
Since news of his passing, several affiliated artists have paid tribute to Rich Homie Quan on social media, including Jacquees, Quavo, 9th Wonder, and 2 Chainz. 2 Chainz, with whom Rich Homie Quan frequently collaborated, 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 🕊️.”
Conclusion
Rich Homie Quan’s life was marked by his passion for music and his dedication to his craft. From his early days as a mixtape rapper to his later success as a solo artist, he remained true to himself and his art. His legacy will live on through his music and the countless fans he inspired.
FAQs
What was Rich Homie Quan’s cause of death? A cause of death has not been shared publicly.
How old was Rich Homie Quan when he died? He was 34 years old.
What was Rich Homie Quan’s most famous song? One of his most famous songs is “Type of Way,” which charted at No. 50 on the Billboard Hot 100.
What was Rich Homie Quan’s relationship with Young Thug? Rich Homie Quan and Young Thug collaborated as part of the Cash Money Records supergroup Rich Gang.
What was Rich Homie Quan’s final interview? Rich Homie Quan gave his final interview just a day before news of his death broke, in which he discussed his upcoming music projects.
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