American rapper, Dequantes Devontay Lamar, better known as Rich Homie Quan has died at the age of 34.
The musician, best known for his 2015 single, Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh), died at his home in Atlanta earlier today.
Rumors of his death began circulating on social media, with family members confirming the news to TMZ.
His loved ones reportedly told the outlet that they are ‘shattered and heartbroken by his sudden death’, and are ‘desperately searching for answers’ following their loss.
His cause of death has not yet been confirmed.
Fans rushed to pay tribute to the late star – real name Dequantes Devontay Lamar – on social media, flooding the Instagram comments of his last post with messages of condolences.
Molerat replied: ‘RIP to a legend dawg.. ts crazy. Thnk u for inspiring me as a kid 2 b great [sic].’
As Jeanienoir added: ‘Damn big bro, get your rest, you will always be a young, fly legend of Rap!!!! #Innovator #Trailblazer #TrendSetter #Rip.’
The Atlanta-born musician first stepped into the spotlight in the early 2010s, dropping hits including Difference and Type of Way in 2013 – the latter charted inside the top 20 of the US R&B and hip hop charts.
