The Trap music community has been struck with tragedy following the sudden passing of one of its stars, Quan, real name Dequantes Devontay Lamar. The beloved rapper was just 34 years old. Quan was an artist representative of the health and vitality of Trap music, reaching his peak in 2013 with the massive hit “Type of Way.” He was discovered deceased in his home on the 19th of November, 2023. His family and close friends sometimes accompanied him in the studio and were present for his award-winning performances. In a July 2023 special feature, “Rolling Stone” highlighted Quan’s journey as an artist who had overcome many obstacles.

Rich’s straightforwardness and lack of pretense have made him not just a celebrity figure to many but also someone you might feel comfortable running into on the street—relatable, even. In terms of the actual investigation into the shocking death of Markus Rich, that’s about all we know; the family is reaching out to the media for help in understanding just what the hell happened. On the other hand, understanding the situation isn’t really a priority at the moment; they are grieving and trying to figure out a way to continue pulling together the kind of life he had dreamed of when he was still just a talented kid from Atlanta.

The music community has lost something unquantifiable with Rich Homie Quan’s early death. His dreadful passing reflects poorly on none and serves as a poignant reminder of life’s basic impermanence and the sincere effort it takes to chase a dream.