Rich Homie Quan Reportedly Dead At 34

Atlanta-born rapper Dequantes Devontay Lamar , professionally known as Rich Homie Quan, has passed away at the age of 34.

According to TMZ , the "Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)" standout died from an alleged drug overdose on Thursday (September 5).

Fellow rapper and friend Boosie Badazz was first to confirm the tragic news sharing, "JUST GOT WORD @RichHomieQuan JUST OD JUST TALK TO WUAN THE OTHER DAY," on X . Playboi Carti was next to pay tribute to his deceased friend, posting a handful of fond memories to his Instagram story.

The platinum-selling artist's family is "shattered and heartbroken by his sudden death," revealing that their loved one passed away at his home in A-Town.

RHQ, born in October 1989, entered the scene in 2013, swimming in immense success after dropping "Type of Way". The star went on to release "Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)" and "Ride Out" in 2015, and collaborated with big names like Young Thug , and "hometown homie" 2 ChainZ (to name only a few rappers) throughout an impressive career.

Additional information surrounding his death, and the nature of his overdose, was not immediately available as the world proceeds to mourn the loss of the legendary RHQ.

The icon is survived by four sons, and music that will stand the tests of time. RIP, Rich Homie Quan.