Dequantes Devontay Lamar, professionally known as Rich Homie Quan, was an American rapper and a prominent figure in Atlanta’s hip-hop scene.
He gained recognition for his melodic style and contributions to the city’s music culture in the 2010s.
Highlights
- Dequantes Devontay Lamar a.k.a Rich Homie Quan African American rapper.
- He was the eldest son of his father, Corey Lamar, and his mother, Mrs. Lamar. Quan had two siblings.
- Lamar was raised by a single mother, and his father was absent in his childhood but in contact with him in adulthood.
Larmer began his career in 2011 and first saw mainstream success with his 2013 single “Type of Way.” The song peaked at number 50 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Similarly, in 2015, with his single “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh),” Homie Quan rose to number 26 on the charts.
Furthermore, Devontay Lamar was also a member of the Cash Money Records spin-off project Rich Gang.
Lamar’s debut album is “Rich as in Spirit,” released in 2018. Similarly, his other released works include “Replay,” “Back to the Basics,” “Changed,” “Krazy, “If You Ever Think I Will Stop Goin’ In Ask Double R”, and many others.
Rich Homie Quan Was Raised By A Single Mother, And His Father Owned A Barber Shop
Rich Homie Quan was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 4, 1990. He was a lovable eldest child to his father, Corey Lamar, and mother, Mrs. Lamar.
Dequantes Devontay Lamar’s father, Corey, has a social media profile that describes him as a digital creator. He also posts his daily life events on his Facebook account.
Quan’s dad previously owned a barber shop in Atlanta. His shop was a hotspot for many younger men and women to style their hair.
On September 29, 2014, there was news about Rich Homie Quan’s father. Corey Lamar was allegedly robbed and sh*t by a robber to came in and attempted to rob the place.
At that time, Corey was sh*t multiple times and was rushed to Atlanta Hospital.
Corey’s present lifestyle revolved around his son Devontay Lamar and his family.
On the other hand, there is not much information about Rich Homie Quan‘s mother. Some internet sources claim her name is Brenda (Bren) Lamar, but this is not confirmed.
Moreover, it is known that Homie Quan‘s single mother raised her three children alone.
In an Interview with Amy Rose Spiegel, Quan explained his childhood struggle and how his mother helped him in his career-building and life. Regarding the childhood, the late rapper said,
My mom was a single mother—I was eight or nine, and realized my dad got money and my mama don’t, but I got to the age where I didn’t want to depend on my dad. I want to be around my daddy, but I don’t want to ask my daddy.
Rich Homie Quan
Rich Homie Quan Family Originality Traced To African Heritage
Rich Homie Quan was African American, and his grandparents were the first generation immigrants to the United States.
Quan‘s mother raised him in Atlanta, Georgia, where most of his relatives reside.
Rest in power, Rich Homie Quan.
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) September 6, 2024
A beloved member of our community and a powerful presence in Atlanta’s music world ❤️ pic.twitter.com/iFulVpI6rm
Rich Homie was proud of his ethnicity and expressed awareness of racial targeting in his music.
In some of his songs, Lamar highlighted the significance of black art while being mindful of the societal challenges faced by African Americans.
Furthermore, in an interview with Djvlad, Quan shared his experience with whites using the N-word and racism in the southern part of the USA. Lamar expressed,
I wouldn’t say racism is worse in the south, and I’ve seen very little racism since I’ve been living. The most racist thing I experienced is in airports and airplane.
Rich Homie Quan
Additional Information
- The estimated net worth of Rich Homie Quan at the time of his death is around $3.5 million.
- Homie Quan was in a dedicated relationship with Amber Williams. They co-parent two sons together.
- Lamar was a father to four children: Devin, Royal, Khosen, Layòr Leonis Lamar.
