New York: American rapper Rich Homie Quan, widely known for his chart-topping hits “Type of Way” and “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)”, passed away on Thursday at the age of 34, according to media reports.
The rapper, born Dequantes Devontay Lamar, was found unresponsive at his home in Atlanta. TMZ reported that the news was confirmed by his family and a representative from the Fulton County morgue.
Officials from the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office have not yet released any official statement or details regarding the cause of death.
Rich Homie Quan, who launched his music career in 2011, quickly rose to fame within the hip-hop scene. His single “Type of Way” reached No. 26 on the Billboard Hot 100, earning him a spot in the mainstream music industry.
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In 2013, The New York Times highlighted him as a significant part of Atlanta’s burgeoning rap scene, calling him “part of Atlanta’s rising generation of rappers.”
The rapper’s untimely death has left fans and the music community mourning the loss of a beloved figure in the hip-hop world.
