Megan Thee Stallion, 2 Chainz, and GloRilla mourn Rich Homie Quan

The music industry is in mourning following the unexpected death of Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan, who passed away on Thursday, September 5, at the age of 34. 

Rolling Stone confirmed his death through a family member, while TMZ reported that he was found deceased in his Atlanta home. The cause of his death has not yet been disclosed.

Rich Homie Quan, born Dequantes Lamar, first rose to fame with his 2013 breakout single "Type of Way," which climbed to number 50 on the Billboard Hot 100. 

He was a prominent figure in the Atlanta rap scene and a key member of the Cash Money Records project Rich Gang, alongside Young Thug. 

The duo enjoyed success with their 2014 hit "Lifestyle," and Quan continued to make waves with other singles such as "Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)" and "Walk Thru (Feat. Problem)."

The rapper was scheduled to perform in the coming weeks in Atlanta at an event hosted by Nick Cannon's Wild N Out, featuring artists like Wacka Flocka and Nardo Wick. 

The news of his death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from fellow artists. 

On Instagram, 2 Chainz expressed his shock, stating, "Dam lil brother, we just spoke about shooting a video, special prayer for you and your family, and pray for any and everybody that’s dealing with something my condolences bru." 

Quavo also shared his grief, posting, "May god be with US never saw this being part of our journey."

GloRilla honored Quan by calling him a 'legend' on her Instagram, and Megan Thee Stallion added, "RIP to one of the best." 

These tributes highlight the deep respect and admiration held for Quan within the music community, underscoring the significant impact of his artistic contributions.