Here is how Rich Homie Quan’s mother and his family played an important role in his career and life.
Key Takeaways
- Rich Homie Quan passed away at the age of 34 on Thursday in Atlanta. Reportedly, he was found by the mother of his children. The cause of death is unknown.
- Rich Homie Quan was raised by a single mother, although he established contact with his father in his adulthood.
- Rich Homie Quan was the eldest child his parents had.
On September 5, 2024, Atlanta-based melodic rapper Rich Homie Quan was found d*ad at the age of 34.
It is reported that his girlfriend called the authorities after she found him lying on the bed unconscious.
His demise was confirmed by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office, but no official cause of demise is known to the public as of yet.
Rich Homie Quan, whose real name is Dequantes Devontay Lamar, was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 4, 1990.
He was the child of Mr. and Mrs. Corey Lamar.
Rich Homie Quan was primarily raised by his single mother when he was growing up.
According to him, his father was not really present during his formative years.
Although Rich Homie Quan’s mother’s name is not publicly available, it is known that she raised her children as a single mother.
Talking to Amy Rose Spiegel on Talkhouse, Rich Homie Quan revealed,
My mom was a single mother
Via Talkhouse
During the interview, he highlighted that his mother raised him in a financially challenged condition.
This condition motivated Rich Homie Quan to be independent.
His father, despite having more money, was not the primary source of support for him, and Rich Homie Quan did not want to ask his dad for help.
I was eight or nine, and realized my dad got money and my mama don’t, but I got to the age where I didn’t want to depend on my dad. I want to be around my daddy, but I don’t want to ask my daddy. So, that’s when you just start looking to the streets for that shoulder to lean on. And that’s what it was: just trying to just make the best out of the worst situation.
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Rich Homie Quan also revealed that his mother always supported his interests, even though she did not fully understand his music career at first.
Furthermore, he said that his mother even bought him a microphone as a graduation gift, which helped him set up his own studio.
Talking about his father, Corey Lamar, Rich Homie Quan later reconnected with him, who became his manager.
Corey Lamar owned a barber shop in Atlanta.
Considering his siblings, Rich Homie Quan is denoted as the eldest sibling of his parent’s children.
However, in the interview, he mentioned that his big brother worked as his bookings manager.
It is unknown whether this ‘big brother’ Rich Homie Quan referred to is his biological brother.
Rich Homie Quan was an African American whose grandparents were first-generation immigrants to the USA.
He was proud of his ethnic background and has addressed racial issues in his music multiple times.
Furthermore, he has mainly emphasized the importance of ‘black artistry‘ in various interviews and songs.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- At the time of his passing, Rich Homie Quan was in a relationship with Amber Nicole Williams, with whom he co-parented two sons.
- Rich Homie Quan had five children: 4 sons and a daughter.
