Rapper Rich Homie Quan, born Dequantes Devontay Lamar, died on September 5, 2024, from an accidental drug overdose. The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office in Georgia confirmed that the cause of death was due to the combined toxic effects of multiple drugs, including fentanyl, alprazolam, codeine, and promethazine. His body showed no signs of trauma, and the death was ruled an accident
. On the day of his death, Quan was found by his brother asleep on the floor with food in his mouth, which was unusual. His brother moved him to the couch, but later a woman noticed Quan was unresponsive and cold, prompting a call to the police. Quan was pronounced dead at an Atlanta hospital
. Rich Homie Quan was a prominent hip-hop artist known for hits like "Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)" and "Type of Way," and he left behind a legacy celebrated by fans and fellow artists alike
