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Rich Homie Quan
The 34-year-old platinum-selling Atlanta-based rapper has passed away.
TMZ Hip Hop has confirmed the news with his family and the Fulton County morgue.
Reports suggest that the artist, recognized for popular songs like Type of Way and Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh), may have died from a drug overdose.
Rich Homie Quan, born Dequantes Lamar, tragically died at his Atlanta residence on Thursday, September 5. His family is devastated by the loss and seeking answers surrounding his sudden passing. The cause of death remains undisclosed.
In 2013, Rich Homie Quan rose to fame with Type of Way and went on to collaborate with major Atlanta artists like Young Thug, 2 Chainz, and Jacquees. He was also affiliated with the Rich Gang project under Cash Money Records.
Recently, RHQ had voiced concerns about the content in hip-hop, criticizing its violent themes and lack of creativity. More information about his death is awaited.
