Rich Homie Quan, 'Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)' Rapper, Dies at 34

Mar. 15, 2025

Rich Homie Quan.Photo:Prince Williams/Wireimage

Prince Williams/Wireimage

RapperRich Homie Quanhas died at age 34.

TMZ reportedthe platinum-selling rapper, whose real name is Dequantes Devontay Lamar, died Sept. 5 in his Atlanta home.

Lamar’s cause of death is unknown at this time, with the medical examiner saying the “cause and manner of death are pending the completion of laboratory studies and microscopic examination of tissue slides.”

Rich Homie Quan performs in Detroit in September 2023.Aaron J. Thornton/Getty

Aaron J. Thornton/Getty

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The performer, born Oct. 4, 1989, started officially releasing music in 2012 before earning his first major hits the following year with the “Type of Way” as well as a feature on YG’s “My N—-” with Jeezy.

He’s since earned further chart hits with “Walk Thru” with Problem and “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)” — his highest-charting solo single on theBillboardHot 100 — as well as “Ride Out” with Kid Ink,Tyga, Wale and YG, “Lifestyles” with Young Thug and “Save Dat Money” with Lil Dicky and Fetty Wap.

His debut album,Rich as in Spirit, was released in March 2018 and peaked at No. 32 on theBillboard200 chart.

Throughout his career, Lamar also collaborated with artists includingRick Ross,Keke Palmer, Jeremih, Future, Boosie BadAzz,Gucci Maneand 2 Chainz, among others.

Lamar is father to four sons — two shared with Amber “Rella” Williams, plus two from a previous relationship, according toBckonline.

Rich Homie Quan in Atlanta in June 2022.Prince Williams/Wireimage

Shortly after news broke of Lamar’s death, the rapper received tributes from multiple fellow artists online.

Boosie, 41, acknowledged reports of an overdose causing Lamar’s death in a series of posts shared toX (formerly Twitter).

“JUST TALKED TO YOU BRA,” hewrotein another post. “#tipQUANNever go forget yo smile n the way talked n of course yo music.”

Rich Homie Quan performs in Louisville in May 2024.Stephen J. Cohen/Getty

Stephen J. Cohen/Getty

In a follow-uppost, Boosie added, “WE GOT SOME GOOD ASS MEMORIES TOGETHER N THAT GO ALWAYS BRING A SMILE TO MY FACE#restupquanWE WAS COOKING UP SOME S— TOO.”

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source: people.com