US rapper Rich Homie Quan, 33, passes away in Atlanta.

 

The rapper rose to mainstream fame with hit singles like "Type of Way" and "Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)," establishing himself as one of the biggest names in hip-hop during the mid-2010s.

US rapper Rich Homie Quan, 33, passes away in Atlanta.

US rapper Rich Homie Quan, a prominent figure in hip-hop during the mid-2010s, has died at the age of 33.

Born Dequantes Devontay Lamar, Quan passed away at a hospital in Atlanta, according to the Fulton County medical examiner. The cause of death has not yet been determined, with a post-mortem scheduled for Friday.

Quan first rose to prominence in 2013 with his breakout hit "Type of Way," a song that became so popular it inspired remixes from major rappers like Jeezy and Meek Mill.

He continued his success by featuring on a YG track alongside Jeezy and releasing "Lifestyle," a hit produced by London on the Track through his Rich Gang collective, which included Young Thug and Birdman.

Quan's follow-up single, "Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)," produced by DJ Spinz and Nitti Beatz, became his highest-charting solo track, reaching No. 26 on the Billboard Hot 100. He was also featured on Lil Dicky's hit "Save Dat Money."

In 2018, he released his first and only studio album, Rich As In Spirit, which featured minimal collaborations, except the track "Think About It" featuring Rick Ross.

Quan spoke in 2022 about returning to music after a hiatus, explaining he had been involved in litigation with his independent label T.I.G. (Think It's a Game Records) but was ready for a comeback.

During this period, he also found himself in a feud with former collaborator Young Thug, who, alongside rapper Gunna, faced charges under Georgia's Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, accused of gang-related activities. Despite the tension, Quan expressed no hard feelings toward Young Thug, stating he would be open to a conversation and lamenting Thug’s incarceration, adding that rappers were being targeted by law enforcement.

"I wouldn't say it's unfair targeting because, at the same time, some of these rappers are showcasing guns in their videos. It's a social media issue that keeps coming up," he remarked.

"I believe there's an overexposure happening. That's not my approach to music—I'll tell a story without detailing the specifics of my actions," he continued.

"Even though it's black art, there's definitely a sense of targeting. That's why I'm cautious about my lyrics."