Rapper Rich Homie Quan dead at 34

ATLANTA (WANF/Gray News) – Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan has died at the age of 34.

The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office told Atlanta News First they were notified of the rapper’s death by Grady Memorial Hospital on Thursday.

His death was also confirmed by his former record label Young Money Entertainment in a social media post.

Dozens of rappers and fans reacted to the news on social media.

Dequantes Devontay Lamar, Rich Homie Quan’s real name, was born in Atlanta on Oct. 4, 1989. He was scheduled to perform at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena on Sept. 19.

Beginning his career in 2011, Lamar first saw mainstream success with his 2013 single “Type of Way,” which peaked at No. 50 50 on the Billboard Hot 100. His 2015 single “Flex,” saw further success at No. 26 on the chart.

In September 2014, Quan’s father, Corey Lamar, was injured when his barbershop was targeted in a shooting. Fulton County prosecutors have been trying to link the incident to an alleged criminal gang led by Young Thug, who is now on trial in Atlanta on multiple criminal and gang-related charges.

Several weeks ago, Kenneth Copeland, aka Lil’ Woody, admitted he and a friend opened fire into the barbershop.

When asked about his motive by Fulton County Deputy District Attorney Symone Hilton, Copeland said the shooting was “to send a message” that “we ain’t the ones to play with.”

Copeland had been a cornerstone in prosecutors’ case against Jeffery Williams, Young Thug’s real name. However, Copeland has repeatedly testified he lied to police in 2015 as they built their case around the alleged Young Slime Life or Young Stoner Life gang.

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