'Type Of Way' rapper Rich Homie Quan dead at 34, Fentanyl overdose suspected

ATLANTA, GEORGIA: Rumors about rapper Rich Homie Quan’s death began widely circulating on social media on Thursday, September 5, leaving fans and fellow musicians shocked.

Quan's family told TMZ, that they are "shattered and heartbroken" by his sudden death. The rapper died in his Atlanta home, his family confirmed to the publication

The speculations hinted that the 34-year-old rapper had died of an overdose or a heart attack.

Speculation on Rich Homie Quan's death

The Atlanta rapper, best known for hits like 'Type Of Way' and 'Flex', reportedly passed away under unclear circumstances, with several fans and fellow rappers sharing their condolences online.

Atlanta Radio Hot 107.9, citing a source, reported, "Rich Homie Quan ingested counterfeit Percocets laced with Fentanyl." However, the report clarified that Quan's official "toxicology report has not yet been released."

The exact cause of his death remains unconfirmed.

Fan pages, including the Young Thug fan account Thugger Daily, played a significant role in suggesting the rapper has died.

The account wrote, "RIP Rich Homie Quan, the soundtrack to my high school years, one half of my favorite music duo of all time, and an Atlanta legend."

Before the above post from the same page, it had written, "Hearing Rich Homie Quan passed away today due to a possible OD… Please don’t be true."

Jacquees and Boosie Badazz mourn Rich Homie Quan's death

Fellow rapper Jacquees, also known as the King of R&B, seemed to confirm the tragic news through their social media posts.

On X (formerly Twitter), Jacquees wrote, "Rest in Peace my brother Rich Homie Quan. I love you for Life. #Richgang."

In another tribute, he posted a black and white picture of the rapper with the caption, "Legend."

Boosie Badazz also shared a series of emotional messages on X, confirming his friend's death. "JUST GOT WORD @RichHomieQuan JUST OD JUST TALK TO WUAN THE OTHER DAY #gomissunigga," he posted.

In a follow-up message, he added, "JUST TALKED TO YOU BRA #tipQUAN Never go forget yo smile n the way talked n of course yo music."

Boosie expressed his grief over the loss, saying, "WE GOT SOME GOOD ASS MEMORIES TOGETHER N THAT GO ALWAYS BRING A SMILE TO MY FACE #restupquan WE WAS COOKING UP SOME SHIT TOO."

Rich Homie Quan’s career and final public appearance

Rich Homie Quan, born Dequantes Lamar, rose to prominence in 2013 with his hit single 'Type of Way', which peaked at number 50 on the Billboard Hot 100.

His 2015 track 'Flex' saw even greater success, climbing to number 26 on the same chart. Over the years, Quan became a staple in the Atlanta rap scene.

In recent interviews, Quan opened up about his past and the split from the Rich Gang group, where he once worked closely with Young Thug.

On the 'No Jumper' podcast, Quan reflected on how his involvement in street life shaped his career.

“S*** was gettin’ a lil’ too street from me. I wasn’t raised certain ways — certain s*** that don’t even go with my morals, as a man," he said during the 'No Jumper' podcast.

Quan was last seen performing at the Daylight Fest in Las Vegas, where fans enjoyed what may have been his final live performance.

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