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Rich Homie Quan was an Atlanta-based rapper known for his melodic, hook-filled delivery and lyrics detailing his hardships and constant drive for success. He initiated a long series of mixtapes in 2012, and as a member of Rich Gang, released the highly acclaimed Tha Tour Part 1 in 2014, also appearing on the platinum-certified hit ""Lifestyle." Quan's own "Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)" went double platinum in 2015, and his long-awaited debut album, Rich as in Spirit, reached the Top 40 of the Billboard 200 in 2018. He has continued releasing singles and EPs, including 2022's Family & Mula. Dequantes Lamar first considered a career in professional baseball, but in 2008, the Atlanta native issued the single "Stay Down" featuring the Stack Money Boyz. Things came to a halt when he landed in jail for a year on burglary charges, but upon his release in 2011, Quan began to make up for lost time. Hooking up with the Atlanta crew Loyalty Ova Royalties and becoming quick friends with member CEO Teezy came next, but Teezy's untimely death later in the year put a stop to Quan's planned mixtape debut. He would re-emerge a year later on the Think It's a Game label and release the mixtapes I Go in on Every Song plus Still Goin In. The year 2013 began with a tour opening for Trinidad James, along with a guest appearance on Gucci Mane's Trap House 3 album. In the summer, Quan issued the infectious club track "Type of Way," which cracked the Billboard Hot 100 chart. He also became a member of Rich G