Rich Homie Quan, ‘Type of Way’ and ‘Flex’ Rapper, Dies at 34
variety.comRich Homie Quan, the Atlanta rapper best known for his hits “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)” and “Type of Way,” has died at the age 34.
News of his death was confirmed to Variety by Fulton County Medical Examiner, and no cause of death was given. Throughout his career, Quan, whose real name is Dequantes Devontay Lamar, became known for his melodic flow and catchy hooks, releasing one solo studio album — 2018’s “Rich as in Spirit” — as well as numerous mixtapes and EPs.
A respected figure in hip-hop, he attained success with his highest-charting solo single, 2015’s “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh),” as well as with features on YG’s “My N—a” that peaked at No.
19 on the Billboard Hot 100. Quan was born on October 4, 1989, in Atlanta. In the 2010s, he started making trap music and collaborated with rappers like Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz, YG, Young Thug, Trinidad James, and more.
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