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Rich Homie Quan, Atlanta Hip Hop Staple and Father Passes Away at Age 33
Atlanta Rap Icon Rich Homie Quan Passes at 33 — Reflecting on His Legacy and Final Interview. Read more about his groundbreaking career and untimely death.
The news of Rich Homie Quan’s passing hit hard, a shock to the rap world and to those who remember the golden days of his rise. At just 33, Dequantes Lamar, better known as Rich Homie Quan, left an indelible mark on hip-hop, particularly during the early 2010s. His name became synonymous with the Atlanta trap scene, a sound that shaped modern rap as we know it today. His breakthrough came in 2013 with hits like “Type of Way” and YG’s “My Nigga,” but his influence runs much deeper.
Back in 2008, when Quan was just making noise in his hometown of Atlanta, he already had the streets talking with tracks like “Stay Down” featuring the Stack Money Boyz. By 21, Quan found himself incarcerated for 15 months, but even behind bars, his vision didn’t waver. He spent time with books by James Patterson and Sandra Brown, finding solace in literature while continuing to sharpen his craft. That perseverance would eventually lead to mainstream success.
