Tributes continue to pour in for the late rapper Rich Homie Quan, with the latest coming from his loved ones.
The “Type of Way” hitmaker’s family recently broke their silence on his tragic demise, reflecting on their grief and plans to keep his memory alive. Their statement comes days after the Hip-hop star’s death.
Rich Homie Quan, born Dequantes Devontay Lamar, was reportedly found unresponsive by his girlfriend, Amber Williams, on September 5.
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Rich Homie Quan To Be Honored In A Celebration Of Life Ceremony
The late rapper’s family opened up about their pain and upcoming plans to cement Quan’s legacy in a new statement, noting: “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 statement continued, adding:
“While he leaves us with an undeniable hole in our hearts, we are comforted by knowing his music and triumphant spirit live on. Quan’s legacy will forever be cemented as a soundtrack to our lives. And for this, we are grateful.”
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Quan’s family concluded their statement to PEOPLE with their big plans for the late rapper, revealing, “Celebration of life details will be shared soon. Thank you to everyone for your kind words and support at this difficult time.”
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Quan’s Cause Of Death Is Pending Amid Investigations
The Fulton County medical examiner confirmed in a statement that the Grady Memorial Hospital notified them about Quan’s death. They completed his autopsy on Friday; however, the mystery behind his death remains unresolved.
The medical examiner noted that Quan’s “cause and manner of death are pending the completion of laboratory studies and microscopic examination of tissue slides.” Their comments come at the heels of Amber Williams’ tribute to her late boyfriend.
The Blast reported that she broke her silence on his passing in a poignant post, sharing the statement on her Instagram Story. Williams stressed that her pain was “unbearable” but remained grateful to fans for their condolences and well wishes.
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Quan’s Girlfriend Says She’s ‘Traumatized’ By His Passing
Quan’s girlfriend reportedly found him unresponsive, a painful memory she highlighted in her statement, writing: “I am traumatized from a moment that’ll forever be in my head.”
“I have nothing to prove because my love for my other half was ALWAYS shown. I had nothing to hide,” Williams continued, imploring the public to respect the privacy of Quan’s loved ones.
She noted their “house is no longer a home,” adding: “15 years gone. I’ll never be the same. This is a complete nightmare. We never could let go, but you didn’t have to leave me like this. #Numb.”
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The Late Rapper Had No Pulse When He Was Found
Williams’ 911 call revealed Quan had fallen asleep on the couch on Wednesday night and did not reach the bedroom. She noticed he remained in the same position the following day while preparing to take her son to school.
The rapper’s girlfriend noted she covered him with a blanket but eventually realized that something was wrong. Williams told the 911 operator that Quan was foaming at the mouth when she turned him over.
She repeatedly stressed that she could not “feel a heartbeat” nor “see him breathing,” which alarmed her enough to suggest including Quan’s father in the call. However, the operator encouraged Williams to focus on helping her boyfriend and assured her the medics were on their way.
Rich Homie Quan Allegedly Died From An Overdose
Although the official cause of Quan’s death has not been determined, the rapper’s colleague Boosie Badazz claimed he died from a drug overdose. He shared his allegations on X, tweeting:
“JUST GOT WORD @RichHomieQuan JUST OD!! JUST TALKED TO [QUAN] THE OTHER DAY.”
“Never forget your smile, the way you talked, and, of course, your music,” Boosie continued. He noted the pair were frequently in contact over a new project, presumably music, adding:
“WE GOT SOME GOOD A-S MEMORIES TOGETHER N THAT GO ALWAYS BRING A SMILE TO MY FACE #restupquan WE WAS COOKING SOME SH-T TOO.”
Did Rich Homie Quan die from an overdose, as Boosie Badazz claims, or will the investigation into his death reveal a different story?
