Rich Homie Quan's Family Honors Late Rapper's 'Triumphant Spirit'

Rich Homie Quan 's family is speaking out about the rapper's tragic death and remembering his "triumphant spirit."

Nearly a week after the Atlanta rapper, born Dequantes Devontay Lamar , passed away at just 34 years old, his family has issued a statement to People honoring his memory and lasting legacy, not just in his hometown but through his music .

"On Thursday, September 5, 2024 the Lamar family lost our beloved son, brother, father and friend. Known to the world as Rich Homie Quan, Dequantes Devontay Lamar was a proud native of the great city of Atlanta, Georgia and represented for the A as he and his music traveled across this globe," the message read. "While he leaves us with an undeniable hole in our hearts, we are comforted by knowing his music and triumphant spirit lives on. Quan's legacy will forever be cemented as a soundtrack to our lives. And for this, we are grateful."

The family's statement concluded with a message of thanks for everyone who had send "kind words and support at this difficult time" and noted that details for a celebration of the "Type of Way" rapper's life will be shared soon.

The message comes days after the late rapper's father, Corey Lamar , shared a statement mourning the "unbearable" loss of his "best friend," while Lamar's girlfriend, Amber Williams , said she will "never be the same" after the death of her "other half."

As of Tuesday (September 10), Lamar's cause of death is unknown, with the Fulton County medical examiner stating the "cause and manner of death are pending the completion of laboratory studies and microscopic examination of tissue slides."