Kaylah Walton
The sudden passing of the well-known rapper Rich Homie Quan was a shock to the music industry. The artist, who died at the age of 34 on September 5, had left a lasting impact on the music world and amassed a significant fortune through his successful music career.
Dequantes Devontay Lamar, known professionally as Rich Homie Quan, was born on October 4, 1989, in Atlanta, Georgia. During his teenage years, he displayed talent in baseball, playing for his high school team at Ronald McNair Sr. High School and even earning a scholarship to play at Fort Valley State University.
Lamar chose to leave college and his baseball career to pursue his passion for music. However, he faced challenges early on. Despite briefly working at an airport, he lost the job and resorted to petty theft to support himself.
Quan’s involvement in illegal activities led to a 15-month prison sentence. Upon his release, he decided to focus on his music career, gradually climbing his way to success and eventually achieving his breakthrough in 2013 with the hit single “Type of Way.”
