Rich Homie Quan‘s cause of death has reportedly been revealed almost a month after his passing.
More Information Is Reportedly Shared About Rich Homie Quan’s Cause Of Death
According to an exclusive report published by TMZ on Tuesday, October 1, the outlet was informed by the Fulton County Medical Examiner that Quan’s death had been ruled accidental. The rapper, whose real name is Dequantes Devontay Lamar, reportedly passed away from “a toxic mix of several different drugs.”
Additionally, this reportedly included “fentanyl, alprazolam, codeine, and promethazine.”
Lastly, the medical examiner’s report asserted that Quan’s body was not found with any signs of trauma.
Social Media Continues To Send Prayers
Social media users reacted to the update on the rapper’s passing in The Shade Room’s comment section.
Instagram user @goddessmysticty wrote, “I keep telling people.. the drugs today are not the drugs they were years ago !”
While Instagram user @jennitheboss._ added, “Fent has killed so many, we got to leave it alone fr ”
Instagram user @ambernichelleee wrote, “If the doctor didnt prescribe it, dont put it in your body ! ”
While Instagram user @slimgod516 added, “Im glad we had D.A.R.E. when we was growing up I was scared of drugs! Rip Rich Homie ”
Instagram user @queenqmichelle wrote, “So that we can stop LOSING people in our community lets start having the uncomfortable conversations around drug addiction. For those in our lives who we know will continue to indulge encourage them to go to the doctor and get a prescription for Narcan. Keep it in the car, their purse, homes etc, with their security etc. they should be in the studios and clubs…”
While Instagram user @a.aishaaa._ added, “omg this cant keep happening to these young individuals ”
Instagram user @unemployed.mike wrote, “Fentanyl is taking everyone out”
More Details On The Passing Of Rich Homie Quan
As The Shade Room previously reported, Quan passed away in his Atlanta home on September 5. In the days following, Quan’s father, Corey Lamar, shared a heartbreaking message about his son’s unexpected death, per The Shade Room.
Additionally, Quan’s girlfriend, Amber Williams, shared her own message about finding his body while reflecting on their 15 years together, per The Shade Room.
Furthermore, on Tuesday, September 17, Quan’s family, friends, and loved ones laid him to rest during a memorial service in College Park, Georgia, per The Shade Room.
Jadriena SolomonJadriena “Jade” Solomon is a journalist and editor, specializing in beauty, fashion, entertainment, and culture. A graduate of CUNY Brooklyn College’s Journalism and Media Studies program, she began her career in 2015, publishing independent op-ed articles, and has since built a strong digital media portfolio across reporting, editing, and hosting for major media companies. As The Shade Room’s Senior Editor, Jadriena helps lead editorial direction, manages writers and editors, and has contributed more than 2,600 stories with over 45M page views since her start in 2022. Her past roles include contributing and staff positions at HelloBeautiful, Blavity News, 21Ninety, and Bronze Magazine. She has interviewed talents such as Tamron Hall, Eboni K. Williams, Tia Mowry, LeToya Luckett, Salt-N-Pepa, and more.
