Rich Homie Quan, atlanta The rapper, who rose to mainstream fame with the trap singles “Type of Way” and “Flex (Oh, Oh, Oh),” has died. He was 33 years old.
Cowan, whose legal name is DeQuantes Devonte Lamar, died at an Atlanta hospital, the Fulton County Medical Examiner confirmed to The Associated Press. The medical examiner was notified of his death Thursday, said Senior Medical Examiner Investigator Jimmy Sadler. The cause of death was not immediately available, with an autopsy scheduled for Friday.
Kwan was one of the biggest names in hip-hop in the mid-2010s. He released several mixtapes before breaking through in 2013 with the infectious “Type of Way.” The song became such a success that several other rappers jumped on the remix, including GG and Meek Mill. He kept up his momentum, appearing on a YG track with GG and releasing London on the Da Track-produced song “Lifestyle” through his Rich Gang rap collective. Including Young Thug and Birdman.
Quan followed with “Flex (Oh, Oh, Oh),” a song produced by DJ Spinz and Nitty Beatz. It became her highest charting single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 26. He was also featured on Lil Dicky’s viral “$ave Dat Money”.
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In 2018, Kwan debuted his first and only studio album, “Rich as in Spirit”, which was mostly without features – except for “Think About It” with Rick Ross.
Quavo, Lil Boosie and Playboi Carti are some of the music artists who have paid tribute to Kwan on social media.
“Rest in Peace My Brother Rich Homie Kwan,” said singer Jacquees. who called him a “legend”. In X. “I love you all my life.”
Kwan spoke to The Associated Press in 2022 about returning to music after an abrupt hiatus. At the time, the rapper said he was going through a lawsuit with independent label TIG (Think It’s a Game Records), but was ready for a comeback.
At the time, Kwan fell out with his old associate Young Thug – who, along with rapper Gunna – was among a group charged with conspiring to violate Georgia’s RICO law and accused of participating in a criminal street gang.
Kwan said he had no beef with Young Thug and was open to a conversation with him if the opportunity presented itself. He said he hates to see Young Thug locked up, adding that law enforcement is targeting rappers.
“I wouldn’t say unfairly targeted because at the same time, some of these rappers are putting guns in videos and, you know, it’s like social media — it goes back to the social media thing,” he said.
“I think we show too much, I think they show too much, you know what I mean. That’s the difference in my music, I’ll tell a story but I’m not going to tell you how I did it,” he added. “It’s still black art, but we’re definitely being targeted. So I’m careful about what I say in my music.”
