Dequantes Devontay Lamar[3] (October 4 (1989 or 1990)[a] – September 5, 2024), known professionally as Rich Homie Quan, was an American rapper.

Beginning his career in 2010, Lamar first saw mainstream success with his 2013 single "Type of Way", which peaked at number 50 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Alongside fellow Atlanta rapper Young Thug, Lamar was a member of Cash Money Records' spin-off project Rich Gang, who found success with their 2014 single "Lifestyle".

Dequantes Devontay Lamar[14] was born on October 4 (birth year is disputed: 1989 or 1990, both are claimed with an identical date),[a] in Atlanta, Georgia.

As center fielder and leadoff hitter, Lamar began playing at the varsity level during his freshman year and earned a scholarship offer from Fort Valley State University.

[31] On May 6, 2014, Rich Homie Quan went home to Atlanta to shoot the video for his single "Walk Thru" with Los Angeles rapper Problem.

Rich Homie Quan cleared up the rumors by sending Billboard a statement saying that he fainted and hit his head.

[33] In February 2015, him, Tyga, Wale, Kid Ink, and YG released the song, "Ride Out," which would be part of the soundtrack for Furious 7.

The song peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the dance Quan did in the music video would become popular on Vine.

[41] In October 2022, Quan released the EP Family & Mula, which included the single "Krazy" and one guest appearance from NoCap.

[46][47] On September 29, 2014, Lamar's father, Corey, was shot during an attempted robbery at a barber shop in Atlanta, but survived.

[48] On September 5, 2024, Lamar's girlfriend told a 911 dispatcher that he was on the couch in the morning and had not moved when she returned from taking her son to school.

[52][53] The Fulton County medical examiner concluded that Lamar had died of an accidental overdose after taking multiple drugs, including fentanyl, alprazolam, codeine, and promethazine.