Celebrated Atlanta Rapper Rich Homie Quan Dies at 33

Rich Homie Quan, the Atlanta rapper who gained mainstream fame through the trap singles “Type of Way” and “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh),” has died at the age of 33.

Dequantes Devontay Lamar, known professionally as Rich Homie Quan, passed away at an Atlanta hospital, confirmed by the Fulton County Medical Examiner to The Associated Press. Jimmy Sadler, senior medical examiner investigator, stated that they were informed of Lamar’s death on Thursday, with an autopsy scheduled for Friday to determine the cause of death.

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Rich Homie Quan emerged as a significant figure in hip-hop during the mid-2010s, initially making waves with a series of mixtapes. In 2013, he broke through with the hit “Type of Way,” a track so popular that it garnered remixes from other prominent rappers, including Jeezy and Meek Mill. He continued to build his fame by collaborating on a YG track with Jeezy and releasing “Lifestyle,” produced by London on da Track, as part of the Rich Gang collective that included Young Thug and Birdman.

He followed this success with “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh),” produced by DJ Spinz and Nitti Beatz. The song became his highest-charting solo single, reaching No. 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Quan also made a notable appearance on Lil Dicky’s viral hit “$ave Dat Money.” In 2018, he released his first and only studio album, “Rich as in Spirit,” which largely featured no collaborations except for “Think About It,” a track with Rick Ross.

Tributes have poured in from fellow music artists, with Quavo, Lil Boosie, and Playboi Carti leading the condolences on social media. Singer Jacquees referred to him as a “legend” and expressed deep affection, saying, “Rest in Peace my brother Rich Homie Quan. I love you for Life.”

In a 2022 interview with The Associated Press, Quan opened up about his return to music after an unexpected break, which he attributed to legal issues with the independent label T.I.G. (Think It’s a Game Record). He had expressed optimism about a comeback despite the hiatus.

During this period, Quan became embroiled in a feud with former collaborator Young Thug, who, along with rapper Gunna, faced indictments on charges of conspiracy to violate Georgia’s RICO Act and accusations of involvement in a criminal street gang. Despite rumors of a rift, Quan clarified that he harbored no animosity towards Young Thug and was open to a conversation with him if given the chance. Reflecting on the situation, Quan lamented Thug’s incarceration and commented on the tendency of law enforcement to target rappers.

Quan emphasized the importance of discretion in music, noting that while he tells stories in his songs, he avoids incriminating details. “I think we’re showing too much, I think they’re showing too much, you know what I mean. Like that’s the difference in my music, I’ma tell a story but I ain’t going to tell you how I did it,” he said. “It’s still Black art, but we’re definitely being targeted. So that’s why I’m mindful of what I say in my music.”