Rich Homie Quan’s cause of death: accidental drug overdose

Rapper Rich Homie Quan, who helped represent Atlanta’s hip-hop scene, died in September from a deadly combination of fentanyl, alprazolam (Xanax), codeine and promethazine, the medical examiner in Fulton County, Ga., to the Times.

‘Lifestyle’ and ‘Type of Way’ rapper’s death ruled accidental, the medical examiner said Wednesday. Rich Homie Quan (real name Dequantes Devontay Lamar) died on September 5 in his hometown of Atlanta. He was 33 years old.

The medical examiner’s office revealed the rapper’s cause of death nearly a month after saying in a Sept. 6 statement that it had performed an autopsy and that results were pending “completion of laboratory studies and microscopic examination of tissue slides”.

Rich Homie Quan’s girlfriend, Amber Williams, told police she found the artist unconscious before he died at Grady Memorial Hospital, according to a 911 call recording obtained and released by the Atlanta media 11 Alive. In the recording, Williams can be heard asking for an ambulance.

“He never got up. I don’t feel a heartbeat, I don’t see him breathing,” she said in the recording. “He was foaming at the mouth a little bit.”

As news of Rich Homie Quan’s death spread earlier this month, hip-hop artists including Playboi Carti, Boosie Badazz and Migos rapper Quavo paid tribute on social media.

“Never forget your smile and the way (you) spoke and of course your music,” Boosie wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

Rich Homie Quan was also known for his collaborations with artists such as Young Thug and Tyga. Yo Gotti, Fetty Wap, Lil Wayne, Meek Mill and Nicki Minaj are among the rappers who have worked with the “Flex” artist.

The cause of Rich Homie Quan’s death last month has been revealed: an accidental overdose.

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A day after the rapper’s death, his father Corey Lamar mourned his son on Instagram, writing that he was in “unbearable pain.”

“Lord, please, please help me understand this,” the elder Lamar continued on Instagram. “Losing my son (my first born, my best friend. Lord, please let this be a dream… Y’all, pray for me and my family.”

He added: “I feel like I’m being crushed into a million pieces. »

Rich Homie Quan’s Atlanta community came by the dozens Sept. 17 for a celebration of life held in South Fulton, Fox 5 Atlanta reported. The service included moving testimonials from the rapper’s parents, a moving tribute from Atlanta rap star Michael “Killer Mike” Render and tributes from Rich Homie Quan’s children.

Days after the service, Williams wrote on Instagram that her boyfriend’s death “has to be the hardest thing I’ve ever endured” and made her feel “like someone ripped my heart out.” heart of the chest”.

Williams added, “I love you 🕊️💔😢 No one can tell me how to grieve or deal with this! I just want peace, you always said “till death do us part”, but it was way too soon!

Nearly a month after Rich Homie Quan’s death, a new song, “Song Cry,” was released Monday. Over a slow trap beat, he becomes vulnerable as he raps about masking his emotions and finding a “safe place” in his music.

“I get so crazy in my head/I don’t know why, but on stage I get shy,” he raps. “I wear these glasses so they can’t see my eyes.”