Rich Homie Quan, the Atlanta-based platinum-selling rapper best known for singles such as Type of Way and Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh), died at the age of 34.
TMZ Hip Hop verified the story with his family and the Fulton County morgue.
The rapper, born Dequantes Lamar, died on Thursday, September 5, at home in Atlanta. His family voiced their grief, stating they were “shattered and heartbroken” by his unexpected passing. The reason of death has not been published, and the family is presently looking for answers.
Rich Homie Quan first gained prominence in 2013 with Type of Way, quickly followed by collaborations with some of Atlanta’s biggest artists, including Young Thug, 2 Chainz, and Jacquees. He was also part of the Cash Money Records project, Rich Gang.
RHQ recently expressed concern about the state of hip-hop in an interview, criticizing the genre’s violent themes and lack of originality. Further details regarding his death have yet to be released. Rich Homie Quan was 34 years old.