ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan has died at the age of 34.

The Fulton County Coroner’s Office told Atlanta News First that they were notified of the rapper’s death on Thursday by Grady Memorial Hospital.

His death was also confirmed by his former record label, Young Money Entertainment, in a social media post.

Dozens of rappers and fans reacted to the news on social media.

Dequantes Devontay Lamar, real name Rich Homie Quan, was born in Atlanta on October 4, 1989. He is scheduled to perform at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta on September 19, 2024.

Lamar began his career in 2011 and first achieved mainstream success with his 2013 single “Type of Way”, which peaked at number 50 on the Billboard Hot 100. His 2015 single “Flex” saw further success, reaching number 26 on the chart.

In September 2014, Quan’s father, Corey Lamar, was injured when his barbershop was targeted in a shooting. Fulton County prosecutors have attempted to link the incident to an alleged criminal gang led by Young Thug, who is now on trial in Atlanta on multiple criminal and gang-related charges.

A few weeks ago, Kenneth Copeland (aka Lil’ Woody) admitted that he and a friend opened fire on the barbershop.

When asked about his motive by Fulton County Deputy District Attorney Symone Hilton, Copeland said the shooting was intended to “send a message” that “we are not the ones to play around.”

Copeland was a cornerstone in prosecutors’ case against Jeffery Williams, Young Thug’s real name. However, Copeland has repeatedly stated that he lied to police in 2015 as they built their case around the alleged Young Slime Life or Young Stoner Life gang.

This story is still in development.

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