Rich Homie Quan, the Atlanta rapper known for his hits “Flex and “Type of Way,” has died at the age of 34. News of his death was announced by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office. confirmed to Variety and did not give a cause of death. Throughout his career, Quan, whose real name is Dequantes Devontay Lamar, has been known for his melodic and catchy melodies, releasing a solo studio album 2018’s “Rich as in Spirit” as well as many mixtapes and EPs. A respected figure in hip-hop music, he achieved success with his highest-charting solo single, 2015’s “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh),” as well as his contributions to YG’s “My Na” peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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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, etc. He is considered part of the rising generation of rappers who deliver songs with intense emotion and burning passion that permeate each release. Outside of his solo music, Quan once had a close relationship with Thug. They are core members of the musical group Rich Gang founded by Birdman, collaborating on the 2014 album “Rich Gang: Tha Tour Pt. 1.” Their joint single, “Lifestyle,” became Quan’s highest charting single at number 16 on the Hot 100. The two developed a strained relationship in the following years as a result of a raid at Thug’s home in 2015. Quan’s name came up during Thug’s RICO trial as recently as this week.