Rich Homie Quan's Family Pays Tribute to 'Beloved' Late Rapper: His 'Triumphant Spirit Lives On' (Exclusive)

The "Type of Way" rapper died in Atlanta on Sept. 5 at age 33 Courtesy of the Lamar Family s family is speaking out for the first time in the wake of the rapper’s tragic death. The hip-hop star (né Dequantes Devontay Lamar) died in Atlanta on Sept.

5 at age 33. A cause of death remains pending investigation. In a statement shared exclusively with PEOPLE, Lamar’s family reflected on their heartbreak at losing him, while also promising to ensure his legacy lives on.



“On Thursday, September 5, 2024 the Lamar family lost our beloved son, brother, father and friend. Known to the world as Rich Homie Quan, Dequantes Devontay Lamar was a proud native of the great city of Atlanta, Georgia and represented for the A as he and his music traveled across this globe,” the statement read. It continued, “While he leaves us with an undeniable hole in our hearts, we are comforted by knowing his music and triumphant spirit lives on.

Quan’s legacy will forever be cemented as a soundtrack to our lives. And for this, we are grateful. Celebration of life details will be shared soon.

Thank you to everyone for your kind words and support at this difficult time.” Courtesy of the Lamar Family Related: Lamar — who was known for hits like “Type of Way” and “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)” — was a proud father of five; he shared son Layor, 3, and Royal with former partner Amber Williams, and 8-year-old son Khosen with Khalidah Holloway. He was also dad to kids Devin and Alayna.

“[Khalidah] and Quan were best friends and parents to an incredible 8-year-old,” a source says of restaurant owner Holloway, who was the last person to speak with Lamar on the phone. Williams, meanwhile, was the one who found Lamar on the day of his death. She and Lamar were co-parenting in a home together temporarily as their son started school, though the rapper had recently bought another home and was planning on relocating.

“I’m completely heartbroken,” Williams wrote on Instagram in the wake of his death. “15 years gone. I’ll never be the same.

This is a complete nightmare.” Lamar first broke through with his 2013 hit “Type of Way,” which was the second single off his third mixtape . The song hit No.

50 on the Hot 100, and was certified gold. He also had memorable features on songs like “Lifestyles” with Young Thug and “Save Dat Money” with Lil Dicky and . His debut album, , was released in March 2018 and peaked at No.

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