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Dequantes Lamar[3](born October 4, 1989), known professionally as Rich Homie Quan, is an American rapper. He was previously signed to labels T.I.G. Entertainment and Motown, and is an independent artist as of 2021. Quan experienced commercial success with the 2013 single "Type of Way" (which peaked at number 50 on the Billboard Hot 100), and the 2015 single "Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)" (peaking at number 26). In addition, Quan joined the Cash Money Records spin-off project, Rich Gang in 2014, which had successful singles such as "Lifestyle" and the mixtape Rich Gang: Tha Tour Pt. 1 (2014).[4][5] Quan's debut studio album Rich as in Spirit was released on March 16, 2018, and debuted at number 32 on the US Billboard 200.

Rich Homie Quan
Rich Homie Quan in 2018
Background information
Birth name	Dequantes Lamar
Born	(1989-10-04) October 4, 1989 (age 32) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop mumble rap[1]
Occupation(s)	Rapper singer songwriter
Years active	2011–present
Labels	Motown RAIS T.I.G.[2]
Member of	Rich Gang
Children	3
Website	richhomiequan.com

Early life

Dequantes Lamar[6] was born on October 4, 1989[7] in Atlanta, Georgia. In school, Lamar had a particular interest in reading. Literature was his favorite subject and he enjoyed creative writing classes.[4][8] He played baseball for over four years while he attended Atlanta, Georgia's Ronald McNair Sr. High School with the aspiration to play professionally. As center fielder and leadoff hitter, Lamar began playing at the varsity level during his freshman year and earned a scholarship offer from Fort Valley State University.[9] While Lamar decided to focus his interests elsewhere, he began rapping and got a job at a nearby airport. When he lost his job, Lamar got involved in illegal activities, including burglary that eventually led to him serving 15 months in prison.[10] "I never saw myself going this far with music. Music was just a hobby at first. I never saw myself being on stage and rocking out shows. After I got out of jail, I started to take it more serious and that's when my dream came true", he said in an interview with XXL.[4] Rich Homie Quan was influenced by dirty south music, including Jeezy, Gucci Mane, T.I., Lil Boosie, Lil Wayne, Kilo Ali, Outkast, and Goodie Mob.[4][5]

Career

In 2012, Lamar's song "Differences" was released as the first single from his mixtape Still Going In.[11] In 2013, he toured with Trinidad James.[12] He was also featured on Gucci Mane's album Trap House III on songs such as "I Heard", "Can't Trust Her" and "Chasin' Paper", which also features Young Thug. Reviewing his single, "Type of Way", The New York Times wrote that he was "part of Atlanta's rising generation of rappers—think Future, Young Thug, Young Scooter—who deliver lines with melody and heart, like singers on the verge of a breakdown".[13] The song peaked at number 50 on the US Billboard Hot 100.[14] Still Goin' In (Reloaded) would be named the tenth best mixtape of 2013 by Rolling Stone.[15]

In August 2013, "Type of Way" was released to the iTunes Store by Def Jam Recordings, suggesting that he had signed to the well-known hip hop-based record label Wash House Entertainment.[16] However, Rich Homie Quan was still independent and was considering signing a deal with Cash Money Records.[17] Quan was featured on the song "My Nigga" by YG also featuring Young Jeezy, which peaked at number 19 on the Hot 100.[14] He was also featured on 2 Chainz' second studio album B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time, on the song "Extra". In September 2013, he confirmed that he was 30% done with his debut album.[18] His mixtape, called I Promise I'll Never Stop Going In was released on November 26, 2013.[19] It was supported by the single "Walk Thru" featuring Problem.[20] The 2013 Michigan State Spartans football team adopted "Type of Way" as an anthem, and Quan joined them on the sidelines in a green jersey at the 100th Rose Bowl, while also participating in their post-game locker-room celebration singing "Type of Way".[21] He was named to the 2014 XXL freshman class.[22]

On May 6, 2014, Rich Homie Quan went home to Atlanta to shoot the video for his single "Walk Thru" with Los Angeles rapper Problem. Hours later, it was reported that he had two "seizures," falling and "cracking his head" on set, according to TMZ. Rich Homie Quan cleared up the rumors by sending Billboard a statement saying that he fainted and hit his head. In this statement, he also denied that the instance had anything to do with drugs.[23] On September 29, 2014, he was part of the mixtape, called Rich Gang: Tha Tour Pt. 1.[24] His song "Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)" and its music video were released on April 1, 2015, on YouTube.

On March 16, 2017, Rich Homie Quan made his return to music by releasing his first single since 2015, "Replay".[25] A mixtape, Back to the Basics followed on April 14, 2017.[26] His debut album Rich as in Spirit was released on March 18, 2018. The album was supported by the two singles, "Changed" and "34".

Legal issues

In November 2016, Quan sued former label, "Think It's A Game" for 2 million dollars because of unpaid royalties. The label counter sued him for breach of contract. Both Quan and the label settled the issues outside of court.[27]

On May 28, 2017, Quan was arrested with four others on felony drug charges after being stopped at a checkpoint on Highway 1 in Louisville, Georgia. Police claimed to have recovered heroin, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and weapons from the vehicle. Quan was charged with felony drug possession with an intent to distribute.[28]

Personal life

As of 2022, Lamar has four sons.[29]

Discography

Studio albums

• Rich as in Spirit (2018)

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Result	Nominee or nominated work	Category
2014	BET Awards[30]	Nominated	Rich Homie Quan	Best New Artist
	BET Hip Hop Awards[31]	Nominated		Rookie of the Year
		Nominated	I Promise I Will Never Stop Going In	Best Mixtape
2015	BET Hip Hop Awards[32]	Nominated	"Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)"	Best Club Banger
		Nominated		People's Champ Award
2016	iHeartRadio Music Awards[33]	Nominated		Hip Hop Song of the Year

References

External links

• Official website

На других языках

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- [en] Rich Homie Quan

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[es] Rich Homie Quan

Dequantes Devontay Lamar[2] (Atlanta, Georgia, 4 de octubre de 1989), conocido por su nombre artístico Rich Homie Quan, es un rapero, cantante y compositor estadounidense. Tiene contrato con la discográfica independiente T.I.G. Entertainment[3][4] y ha recibido influencias musicales del rap dirty south, estilo en el que destacan artistas como Young Jeezy, Gucci Mane, T.I., Lil Boosie, Lil Wayne, Kilo Ali, Outkast y Goodie Mob.[5][6]

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[ru] Rich Homie Quan

Декуанте́с Девонте́й Лама́р (англ. Dequantes Devontay Lamar[2]; род. 4 октября 1989[3]), более известный под сценическим именем Рич Хо́уми Куа́н (англ. Rich Homie Quan) — американский рэпер и певец из Атланты, штат Джорджия; подписан на инди-лейбл T.I.G. Entertainment.[4][5] В художественном отношении на Рич Хоуми Куана повлиял южный хип-хоп, в частности такие исполнители, как Янг Джизи, Гуччи Мейн, Ти-Ай, Лил Бусиruen, Лил Уэйн, Кило Алиruen, Outkast и Goodie Mobruen.[6][7]

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