History of Rich Homie Quan in Timeline
Dequantes Devontay Lamar, better known as Rich Homie Quan, was an American rapper who rose to fame in the early 2010s. He achieved mainstream recognition with his 2013 hit "Type of Way," which reached number 50 on the Billboard Hot 100. He continued to experience success with singles like "Flex" and collaborations like "Lifestyle" with Young Thug as part of the group Rich Gang.
October 4, 1989: Birth of Dequantes Devontay Lamar
Dequantes Devontay Lamar, later known as Rich Homie Quan, was born on October 4, 1989.
2006: Birth of Rich Homie Quan's Son
Rich Homie Quan's oldest son, Devin, was born in 2006.
2011: Start of Rich Homie Quan's Career
Rich Homie Quan embarked on his music career in 2011.
2012: Release of "Differences"
Rich Homie Quan released "Differences," the first single from his mixtape "Still Going In," in 2012.
August 2013: Release of "Type of Way" by Def Jam Recordings
"Type of Way" was released by Def Jam Recordings on iTunes, hinting at Rich Homie Quan's potential signing with the label in August 2013.
September 2013: Confirmation of Debut Album Progress
Rich Homie Quan confirmed that his debut album was 30% complete in September 2013.
November 26, 2013: Release of "I Promise I'll Never Stop Going In"
Rich Homie Quan released his mixtape "I Promise I'll Never Stop Going In" on November 26, 2013.
2013: Breakthrough with "Type of Way"
Rich Homie Quan achieved mainstream recognition with his single "Type of Way" in 2013, which reached number 50 on the Billboard Hot 100.
2013: Tour with Trinidad James and Collaborations
Rich Homie Quan toured with Trinidad James and collaborated with Gucci Mane on his album "Trap House III" in 2013.
May 6, 2014: Incident on Set of "Walk Thru" Video Shoot
Rich Homie Quan fainted and hit his head on the set of his "Walk Thru" music video shoot on May 6, 2014, leading to rumors about seizures. He later clarified that he had fainted.
September 29, 2014: Release of "Rich Gang: Tha Tour Pt. 1"
Rich Homie Quan participated in the mixtape "Rich Gang: Tha Tour Pt. 1," released on September 29, 2014.
2014: Success with Rich Gang
As part of Rich Gang with Young Thug, Rich Homie Quan experienced success with their single "Lifestyle" in 2014.
2014: XXL Freshman Class
Rich Homie Quan was named to the XXL Freshman Class in 2014, a significant recognition for up-and-coming hip-hop artists.
February 2015: Release of "Ride Out" for "Furious 7" Soundtrack
Rich Homie Quan collaborated with Tyga, Wale, Kid Ink, and YG on the song "Ride Out," featured on the "Furious 7" soundtrack in February 2015.
April 1, 2015: Release of "Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)" and Viral Dance
Rich Homie Quan released "Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)" on April 1, 2015, accompanied by a music video featuring a dance move that gained popularity on Vine.
2015: Success of "Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)"
Rich Homie Quan released "Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)" in 2015, peaking at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100.
2015: Last Single Before Hiatus
Rich Homie Quan's release of "Replay" in 2017 marked the end of a period without new music since 2015.
November 2016: Lawsuit and Counter-suit with Think It's A Game
Rich Homie Quan sued his former label Think It's A Game for unpaid royalties in November 2016. The label counter-sued for breach of contract, and both suits were later settled out of court.
March 16, 2017: Release of "Replay"
Rich Homie Quan released "Replay," his first single since 2015, on March 16, 2017, marking his return to releasing music.
April 14, 2017: Release of "Back to the Basics" Mixtape
Rich Homie Quan released his mixtape "Back to the Basics" on April 14, 2017.
May 28, 2017: Arrest on Drug Charges
Rich Homie Quan was arrested on May 28, 2017, on felony drug charges after being stopped at a checkpoint in Georgia. Police reported finding drugs and weapons in the vehicle.
March 18, 2018: Release of Debut Album "Rich as in Spirit"
Rich Homie Quan's debut album, "Rich as in Spirit," was released on March 18, 2018.
2018: Release of Debut Album
Rich Homie Quan released his debut studio album, "Rich as in Spirit," in 2018, marking a significant milestone in his career.
October 2022: Release of "Family & Mula" EP
Rich Homie Quan released his EP "Family & Mula" in October 2022 after a three-year hiatus since his last project.
November 18, 2022: Re-release of "Family & Mula" EP
Rich Homie Quan's EP "Family & Mula" was re-released on November 18, 2022.
September 5, 2024: Death of Rich Homie Quan
Rich Homie Quan passed away on September 5, 2024.