Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan’s father announces plans for public funeral

Funeral arrangements are coming together for the late Atlanta-rapper Rich Homie Quan following his death on Sept. 5.

The platinum-selling artist, whose real name is Dequantes Devontay Lamar, died at his home in Atlanta at the age of 34.

TMZ recently released the 911 call made by the rapper’s girlfriend, where, during the phone call, Amber Williams told the dispatcher that she discovered the “Flex” rapper’s lifeless body on a couch after she dropped off their son at school.

While there have been multiple reports circulating about the father of five dying from a drug overdose, Fox 5 reported that the Fulton County Medical Examiner is waiting on test results before they proceed releasing the cause of death.

An autopsy took place on Friday.

On Sept. 9, the rapper’s father and manager Corey Lamar called into Yung Joc’s Streetz Morning Takeover Radio Show, sharing that he initially wanted to do a quick private service so the family could begin “the healing process,” but later changed his mind.

Corey Lamar now plans to make his son’s funeral public and will now celebrate the late rapper’s life with his fans and supporters.

“Without the fans, there would be no Quan,” Corey Lamar said.

Even though specific details about the service was not given, the family recently told People that information about the celebration of life “will be shared soon.”

“While he leaves us with an undeniable hole in our hearts, we are comforted by knowing his music and triumphant spirit lives on. Quan’s legacy will forever be cemented as a soundtrack to our lives. And for this, we are grateful,” Quan’s family said in a statement.

As previously reported, the rapper’s family and a representative for the Fulton County morgue told TMZ that they are shattered and heartbroken by his sudden death. No cause of death has yet to be reported as the family is currently seeking answers regarding their loved one’s death.

Rich Homie Quan shot to fame with hit tracks, which include “Type of Way” and “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh).” He also saw success with fellow Atlanta rapper Young Thug as part of Rich Gang, which was best known for the platinum-selling track “Lifestyle.”