Atlanta Rapper Rich Homie Quan Dies at 33

  • Publish date: Friday، 06 September 2024
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Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan, known for his breakout hit "Type of Way," has died at the age of 33. The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s office confirmed the rapper's passing after being notified by Grady Memorial Hospital on Thursday. 

Cause of Death Still Unknown

Details about the cause and manner of Rich Homie Quan’s death have not yet been released, and an autopsy is scheduled for Friday to determine further information. The artist, whose real name was Dequantes Devontay Lamar, was a major figure in the hip-hop world, gaining fame in 2013 with his hit single "Type of Way." He later followed up with the successful track "Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)" in 2015.

A Legacy in Hip-Hop

Rich Homie Quan was a rising star in the early 2010s and was named to XXL magazine's Freshman Class in 2014, joining other top artists such as Chance the Rapper, Ty Dolla $ign, and Kevin Gates. Throughout his career, Quan received multiple nominations for BET and BET Hip Hop Awards, including Best New Artist.

He collaborated with well-known artists like 2 Chainz, Young Thug, Gucci Mane, and Trinidad James, leaving a lasting impact on the hip-hop community. 

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