Rich Homie Quan, the Atlanta rapper who rose to fame more than a decade ago, passed away last month in Georgia from an accidental drug overdose. The Fulton County Medical Examiner determined that his death was caused by a combination of fentanyl, alprazolam, codeine, and promethazine. The manner of death was ruled as an accident. The artist, whose real name is Dequantes Devontay Lamar, was 33 years old at the time of his passing.
Rich Homie Quan gained popularity with his hits “Type of Way” and “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)” in the early 2010s. He was recognized in 2014 as part of XXL’s Freshman Class alongside other notable artists like Chance the Rapper and Ty Dolla $ign. Throughout his career, he was nominated for various BET and BET Hip Hop Awards.
Friends, fans, and fellow artists mourned the loss of Rich Homie Quan, remembering him for his contributions to the hip-hop community. His untimely death serves as a tragic reminder of the dangers of drug use and the importance of seeking help for addiction. Rich Homie Quan’s legacy lives on through his music and impact on the rap industry.
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