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Tributes have poured in from across the music industry after news broke of Rich Homie Quan’s death on Thursday (September 5). He was 34.
Quan’s death was confirmed to Rolling Stone by a family member. TMZ further reported that the rapper died in his Atlanta home. A cause of death has not been disclosed.
Born Dequantes Lamar, Quan shot to fame with his 2013 hit “Type of Way,” which peaked at number 50 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Alongside fellow Atlanta rapper Young Thug, Quan was a member of Cash Money Records’ spin-off project Rich Gang. They had a hit of their own with 2014’s “Lifestyle.”
His other hits include “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh),” and “Walk Thru (Feat. Problem).”
He was due to perform in his hometown of Atlanta in a few weeks at Nick Cannon‘s Wild N Out event alongside the likes of Wacka Flocka and Nardo Wick.
On social media, fellow rappers including 2 Chainz, Quavo, Megan Thee Stallion and GloRilla shared their condolences for the late star.
Rich Homie Quan dies aged 34
Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan, who collaborated with Young Thug as Rich Gang, has died. He was 34.
He began his career in 2011 and first found mainstream success with his 2013 hit “Type of Way.”
As Rolling Stone reports, his death has been confirmed by a family member. A cause of death has yet to be disclosed.
According to TMZ, his family have said they are “shattered and heartbroken.”
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Megan Thee Stallion pays tribute
“Body” rapper Megan Thee Stallion shared on her Instagram Story: “RIP to one of the best.”
2 Chainz says he was in talks to shoot a video with Quan before his death
2 Chainz shared on Instagram: “Dam lil brother, we just spoke about shooting a video, special prayer for you and your family, and pray for any and everybody that’s dealing with something my condolences bru.”
Migos rapper Quavo pays tribute
Quavo shared on his Instagram Story: “May god be with US never saw this being part of our journey.”
GloRilla calls Quan a ‘legend’
“Damn, RIP legend,” rising star GloRilla shared on her Instagram alongside a report of Quan’s death.
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