Rich Homie Quan

Rich Homie Quan
Quan in 2014
Quan in 2014
Background information
Birth nameDequantes Devontay Lamar
BornOctober 4 (1989 or 1990)[a]
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Died(2024-09-05)September 5, 2024 (aged 33 or 34)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
DiscographyRich Homie Quan discography
Years active2010–2024
Labels
Formerly of
Children4
Websiterichhomiequan.com

Dequantes Devontay Lamar[3] (October 4 (1989 or 1990)[a] – September 5, 2024), known professionally as Rich Homie Quan, was an American rapper. Beginning his career in 2010, Lamar first saw mainstream success with his 2013 single "Type of Way", which peaked at number 50 on the Billboard Hot 100. His 2015 single, "Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)" saw further success at number 26 on the chart. Alongside fellow Atlanta rapper Young Thug, Lamar was a member of Cash Money Records' spin-off project Rich Gang, who found success with their 2014 single "Lifestyle".[12][13]

Lamar's debut studio album, Rich as in Spirit (2018), entered the Billboard 200 at number 33.


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  1. ^ Paor-Evans, Adam de (October 18, 2017). "Mumble Rap: cultural laziness or a true reflection of contemporary times?". The Conversation. Archived from the original on March 18, 2020. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
  2. ^ "Rich Homie Quan Signs With Motown Records". February 28, 2017. Archived from the original on October 11, 2019. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
  3. ^ Jeffries, David. "Rich Homie Quan Biography". AllMusic.com. Archived from the original on August 21, 2016.
  4. ^ Saponara, Michael (September 5, 2024). "Rich Homie Quan Dead at 33". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 5, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024. According to the Fulton County medical examiner, his birth date was Oct. 4, 1990.
  5. ^ "Medical Examiners Press Report for Dequantes Lamar". Fulton County Government. Archived from the original on September 6, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024. Age: 33 years
  6. ^ Graham, Nadine (November 26, 2013). "Rich Homie Quan Talks New Mixtape, Shuts Down Def Jam Rumors". Billboard. it shouldn't be long before the 24-year-old rapper feels comfortable enough to settle down somewhere.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ "Rich Homie Quan". XXL (magazine). May 15, 2014. Archived from the original on May 22, 2014. Age: 24
  8. ^ Steed, Munson (September 18, 2014). "Rich Homie Quan's life after jail: Saved by reading, angels and family". Rolling Out. Retrieved September 8, 2024. It was a pleasant surprise to find out that the 24-year-old rapper loves to read
  9. ^ Griffith, Mike (December 19, 2013). "Rapper Rich Homie Quan reaches out to become a part of Michigan State football's Spartan Nation". MLive.com. Retrieved September 8, 2024. Quan, a 24-year-old rapper from Atlanta
  10. ^ Krishnamurthy, Sowmya (October 19, 2016). "The Trials and Tribulations of Rich Homie Quan". XXL (magazine). Retrieved September 8, 2024. Tall and slender, the 27-year-old is perched on a wooden chair.
  11. ^ Robinson, Joshua (October 4, 2022). "Rich Homie Quan Discusses "Family & Mula" and How He's "Still Goin In," 10 Years Later". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved September 8, 2024. Today, the Atlanta veteran is back with his latest project, Family & Mula, arriving a week after Still Goin In's 10-year anniversary and on the same day as his 33rd birthday.
  12. ^ "Rich Homie Quan – XXL". XXL Mag. May 15, 2014. Archived from the original on July 8, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
  13. ^ "XXL Freshmen – XXL – Part 2". XXL Mag. Archived from the original on November 17, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2015.