Death leaves an “undeniable hole in our hearts”

Rich Homie Quan's family remembers the rapper with much love. On Monday, just days after his death at the age of 33, the family of the “Type of Way” rapper released a moving tribute.

“On Thursday, September 5, 2024, the Lamar family lost our beloved son, brother, father and friend,” the statement reads, which was signed with People. “Dequantes Devontay Lamar, known to the world as Rich Homie Quan, was a proud native of the great city of Atlanta, Georgia and represented the A-Crew as he traveled the world with his music.”

“Although he leaves us with an undeniable hole in our hearts, we take comfort in knowing that his music and triumphant spirit live on,” the statement continued. “Quan's legacy will forever be enshrined as the soundtrack of our lives. And for that, we are grateful.”

Quan's family concluded their statement by saying that funeral details would be announced at a later date and thanked everyone for their “kind words and support during this difficult time.”

Rolling Stone confirmed Quan's death last week through a family member and the Fulton County Coroner. His cause of death remains under investigation.

Dozens of fans and celebrities, including Quavo, Playboi Carti and Lil Duval, paid tribute to the rapper. “May God be with us, we never saw this when we were apart [sic] of our journey,” Quavo wrote in an Instagram story, sharing an old photo of Migos next to Quan in the studio.

Jacquees wrote on X: “Rest in peace my brother Rich Homie Quan. I love you all my life. #Richgang.” He later shared a photo of the two with the caption “Legend.”

Rich Homie Quan broke out in 2013 with “Type of Way” and YG’s “My N—a,” although he rose to prominence in his hometown of Atlanta with “Stay Down” in 2008. When Birdman led the supergroup Rich Gang, Quan became a standout artist with songs like “Lifestyle” featuring Young Thug, with whom he made the majority of the 2014 mixtape Rich Gang: The Tour, Part 1.