The shocking discovery was made by his girlfriend, Amber Williams, who dialed 911 after noticing something was terribly wrong. "I left him on the couch before taking my son to school this morning, covered him with a blanket, and now he hasn’t moved. He’s not breathing," Williams recounted to the emergency operator, her voice filled with panic.
As the operator guided her through the situation, Williams described her growing fears. "I turned him over and saw foam coming from his mouth," she explained. "He’s not waking up, there’s no pulse," she added, her voice shaking with distress.
While the exact cause of death has yet to be determined, the news has sent shockwaves through the rap community. Prominent artists, including Megan Thee Stallion, Playboi Carti, Lil Woody, 2 Chainz, GloRilla, Quavo, and Jacquees, expressed their sorrow and paid their respects.
GloRilla referred to Quan as a "legend" in an Instagram post, while Megan Thee Stallion shared, "RIP to one of the best."
Lil Woody, despite a rocky history with Quan, joined the chorus of mourners, posting a heartfelt message: "RIP. I hate this happened. I pray that God protects Thug and the crew through this tough time," alongside a photo of Quan with Young Thug.
Playboi Carti, who had just received his first Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players Award mere hours after Quan’s death, dedicated his award to the fallen rapper. Holding the trophy, he paused before solemnly stating, "RIP Rich Homie Quan," which was met with applause from the crowd.
Quavo expressed his sadness on social media, writing, "May God be with us all. I never imagined this as part of our journey."
In a heartfelt Instagram post, 2 Chainz shared his disbelief, "Damn, little brother, we just talked about shooting a video. My prayers go out to you, your family, and anyone else going through tough times. My condolences, bro."
Rich Homie Quan made a significant impact on the rap scene as a key member of Rich Gang, a Cash Money Records project alongside Young Thug. He rose to fame with his 2013 hit single "Type of Way," which peaked at number 50 on the Billboard Hot 100, solidifying his place in hip-hop history.
