Platinum-selling rapper Rich Homie Quan, known for hits like Type of Way, died on Thursday, 5 September 2024. He was 34.
Rich Homie Quan dies: What’s the cause of death?
Thw Atlanta rapper died at his home in Atlanta, his family confirmed in a statement to US media.
While the exact cause of death has not yet been officially confirmed, sources close to the rapper suspect that it may have been due to a drug overdose.
His family is still awaiting further details from the investigation.
Rich Homie Quan’s family expressed their heartache in a statement to TMZ, saying,
“We are shattered and heartbroken by the sudden loss of Dequantes. We’re desperately searching for answers.”
His death marks the untimely end of a career that saw the rapper rise to international fame in the early 2010s with chart-topping singles and collaborations with major artists.
Rich Homie Quan biography
Rich Homie Quan was born on 4 October 1989, in Atlanta, Georgia, where he grew up with a deep passion for music.
Despite early aspirations of playing professional baseball, a series of personal challenges, including spending time in jail, led him to focus on music instead.
Quan broke into the mainstream music scene in 2013 with his hit single Type of Way, which became an anthem in hip-hop, peaking at number 50 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Following the success of Type of Way, Quan became known for his collaborations with fellow Atlanta rapper Young Thug and as a member of the Cash Money Records’ spin-off project Rich Gang.
He gained further recognition for his 2015 single Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh), which reached number 26 on the Billboard charts and became a viral sensation.
Quan’s debut album, Rich as in Spirit, was released in 2018 and solidified his status as one of Atlanta’s most influential rappers.
Over the years, Quan worked with industry heavyweights such as Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz, and YG. His music was known for its melodic style, which blended emotional storytelling with catchy hooks.
Despite his success, Quan faced legal issues, including a 2017 arrest on felony drug charges.
However, he remained focused on his music and family life, raising four sons throughout his career.
Reactions to Rich Homie Quan’s death
The news of Rich Homie Quan’s death has sent shockwaves throughout the hip-hop community and social media. Fellow artists, fans, and collaborators have expressed their grief and shared heartfelt tributes to the rapper.
These are the reactions we picked from social media:
