Rich Homie Quan's Untimely Death at 33 Shocks Fans and the Music Industry

Rich Homie Quan's Legacy in Hip-Hop

Rich Homie Quan, who burst onto the hip-hop scene in 2013, died in Georgia, authorities said. The Fulton County Medical Examiner confirmed that Atlanta's Grady Memorial Hospital reported the rapper's death. He was 33 years old.

Details Surrounding His Death

The cause and manner of death have not been released yet. An autopsy has been scheduled for Friday, according to the medical examiner's office.

• Rich Homie Quan's real name was Dequantes Devontay Lamar.
• He gained fame with the song "Type of Way" over a decade ago.
• In 2015, he followed up with the popular track "Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)."

Tributes From the Music Community

Rapper Boosie Badazz shared heartfelt memories of his friend on social media, stating that they shared "GOOD ASS MEMORIES TOGETHER N THAT GO ALWAYS BRING A SMILE TO MY FACE. #restupquan." Boosie also indicated that they were working on a collaboration prior to Rich Homie Quan's death.

Impact and Recognition

Rich Homie Quan's contributions to hip-hop will not be forgotten. In 2014, he was named to the coveted XXL Freshman Class, sharing the honor with notable artists such as Chance the Rapper and Ty Dolla $ign.

• He received nominations for several BET and BET Hip Hop Awards.
• Recognized for his work as a best new artist and for the people's champ award.

Rich Homie Quan's collaborations with high-profile artists like 2 Chainz, Young Thug, Gucci Mane, and Trinidad James further solidified his place in the industry.