Rich Homie Quan, Atlanta rapper and trap fan favorite, tragically passed away at 34 on September 5th, reportedly found dead of an overdose in his home. Outpourings of support & heartbreak came in waves following the news, many shared by collaborators or those who had the rapper pass through their lives in some way.
The Most Enduring Rich Homie Quan Singles
It’s hard to sum up Rich Homie Quan’s impact on hip-hop if you weren’t actively paying attention during his prime years. “Type Of Way” stands as Quan’s biggest single to date, a track built on anthemic production and a slang term that the rapper no doubt propelled to new heights. Leading up to and following that song, he penned a string of cult classic mixtapes, the most famous of which fell under the “Still Going In” series.
Ironic in a morbid sense, Travis Scott – Days Before Rodeo, released just weeks ago, brought one of Quan’s best performances back to light. In the process, it also shone light on one of his most fruitful artistic relationships. “Mamacita” made its way back to the charts a decade after its initial release, underlining the Still Going In rapper’s dexterous, truly solitary persona & swagger.
Many Of Hip-Hop’s Biggest Names Share Their Reactions
Though behind-the-scenes issues stunted their working relationship, Young Thug & Rich Homie Quan (sharing the mic on that track) had in-studio dynamism together that was integral in propelling trap from a notable niche to a world-dominating force. “Lifestyle,” crafted along with Birdman as the Young Money mogul courted them as a new crop on his record label, is a perfect example. Carefree & off kilter, the song is now filled with mid-2010s nostalgia yet remains flawless all these years later.
Of course, a torturously consistent storyline in recent hip-hop underscores this news: the maddening regularity with which rappers pass away. XXXTentacion, Mac Miller, Juice WRLD, Young Peep, Takeoff, Young Dolph, PnB Rock – the list unbelievably goes on and encapsulates more of the genre’s defining faces. Legal issues have clipped the wings of even more, none more relevant to the topic at hand than Young Thug, still battling a RICO trial marked by courtroom shakeups. Trap icon in his own right, Quavo, took to Instagram in the wake of this news to share a chilling time capsule:
Rest in peace Rich Homie Quan. You will be missed by many. You can find all of the Rich Homie Quan backlog wherever you stream your music.
