Rich Homie Quan

Rich Homie Quan

Rich Homie Quan performing during the 2014 Under The Influence Tour
Background information
Birth name Dequantes Devontay Lamar
Born (1989-10-04) October 4, 1989[1]
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active 2012–present
Associated acts
Website richhomiequan.com

Dequantes Devontay Lamar[2] (born October 4, 1989) better known by his stage name Rich Homie Quan, is an American hip hop recording artist from Atlanta, Georgia; signed to independent label T.I.G. Entertainment.[3][4] Rich Homie Quan was artistically influenced by dirty south rap; including Young Jeezy, Gucci Mane, T.I., Lil Boosie, Lil Wayne, Kilo Ali, Outkast, and Goodie Mob.[5][6]

Early life

In school, Lamar was a 'quiet kid' with an interest in poetry.[7] He had a particular interest in reading. Literature was his favorite subject and enjoyed creative writing classes.[5]

Rich Homie Quan played baseball for four years, while he attended Atlanta, Georgia's Ronald McNair Sr. High School, and had aspirations to play professionally. As center fielder and leadoff hitter, Quan began playing at the varsity level during his freshman year and earned a scholarship offer from Fort Valley State University.[8] However, Quan decided to focus his interests elsewhere; he began rapping and got a job at a nearby airport. When he lost his job, Quan got involved in illegal activities which included stealing, and that eventually led to him serving 15 months in prison for burglary.[9] "I never saw myself going this far with music. Music was just a hobby at first. I never saw myself being on stage and rocking out shows. After I got out of jail, I started to take it more serious, and that’s when my dream came true.", he said in an interview to XXL.[5] When he got out of jail, he decided he would be shy no more. "I knew this was all I had and I wanted to go hard at it, so that's what I did", he said.[7] Quan was released from prison in 2011.[10]

Career

2012–present: Career beginnings and Rich As In Spirit

Rich Homie Quan in 2014.

The song "Differences" was the first single from his 2012 mixtape Still Going In.[3] In 2013, he toured with Trinidad James.[11] He was also featured on Gucci Mane's 2013 album Trap House III on the songs "I Heard", "Can't Trust Her" and "Chasin' Paper" featuring Young Thug. Reviewing his single "Type of Way", The New York Times wrote that he was "part of Atlanta’s rising generation of rappers—think Future, Young Thug, Young Scooter—who deliver lines with melody and heart, like singers on the verge of a breakdown".[12] The song peaked at number 50 on the US Billboard Hot 100.[13] Still Goin' In (Reloaded) would be named the tenth best mixtape of 2013 by Rolling Stone.[14]

"Type of Way" was released to the iTunes Store by Def Jam Recordings in August 2013, suggesting he had signed to the well-known hip hop record label.[15] However Rich Homie Quan is still independent at the moment and is considering signing with Cash Money Records.[16] Quan was featured on the song "My Nigga" by YG also featuring Young Jeezy, which peaked at number 19 on the Hot 100.[13] He was also featured on 2 Chainz' second studio album B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time, on the song "Extra". In September 2013, he confirmed that he was 30% done with his debut album.[17] His mixtape I Promise I'll Never Stop Going In was released on November 26, 2013.[18] It was supported by the single "Walk Thru" featuring Problem.[19] The 2013 Michigan State Spartans football team adopted "Type of Way" as an anthem, and Quan joined them on the sidelines in a green jersey at the 100th Rose Bowl, while also participating in their post-game locker-room celebration singing "Type of Way".[20] He was named to the 2014 XXL freshman class.[21]

On May 6, 2014, Rich Homie Quan went home to Atlanta to shoot the video for his single "Walk Thru" with LA rapper Problem. Hours later, it was reported that he had two "seizures," falling and "cracking his head" on set, according to TMZ. Rich Homie Quan cleared up the rumors sending Billboard a statement saying he fainted and hit his head. He denied it had anything to do with drugs.[22] On September 29, 2014, he was part of the Rich Gang: Tha Tour Pt. 1 mixtape.[23] His song "Flex (Ooh, Ooh,Ooh)" and its music video were released on April 1, 2015 on YouTube. He is featured on Dae Dae's 2016 song "Big Bankroll."[24]

Personal life

Quan has an nine-year-old son, Devin D. Lamar, a two-year-old son, Royal R. Lamar, a newborn son named, Khosen K. Lamar.

Discography

Awards and nominations

Year Award Result Nominee or nominated work Category
2014 BET Awards[25] Nominated Rich Homie Quan Best New Artist
BET Hip Hop Awards[26] Nominated Rookie of the Year
Nominated I Promise I Will Never Stop Going In Best Mixtape
2015 BET Hip Hop Awards[27] Nominated "Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)" Best Club Banger
Nominated People's Champ Award
2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards[28] Nominated Hip Hop Song of the Year

References

  1. ↑ http://theboombox.com/happy-birthday-rich-homie-quan/
  2. ↑ "Songwriter/Composer: Lamar Dequantes Devontay". BMI. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
  3. 1 2 Rich Homie Quan, "Differences"
  4. ↑ Markman, Rob (June 14, 2013). "Rich Homie Quan Ready For 'His Chance' At Birthday Bash". MTV. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
  5. 1 2 3 "Rich Homie Quan - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2015-11-02.
  6. ↑ "XXL Freshmen - XXL - Part 2". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2015-11-02.
  7. 1 2 "Rich Homie Quan on Birdman, Seizures and Why He Can't Stop Going In". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2015-11-02.
  8. ↑ http://usatodayhss.com/2013/chop-up-rich-homie-quan
  9. ↑ Diep, Eric (2013-10-29). "Migos, Rich Homie Quan & Iamsu! Show & Prove In XXL Issue 151 - Page 2 of 3 - XXL". Xxlmag.com. Retrieved 2014-04-17.
  10. ↑ RICH HOMIE QUAN | TIG ENTERTAINMENT 2013 Powered By House Media Group. http://richhomiequan.com/main/about/
  11. ↑ Fears, Tawni (30 January 2013). 3 Questions With: Trinidad James’ Label Mate Rich Homie Quan, AllHipHop.com
  12. ↑ Caramanica, Jon (5 May 2013). "In the Company of Rap, Garage Rock and a Country Firebrand", The New York Times, p. AR10. Retrieved 22 July 2013.
  13. 1 2 "Rich Homie Quan - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 2014-04-17.
  14. ↑ "10 Best Mixtapes of 2013: Rich Homie Quan, 'Still Goin' In Reloaded'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2014-04-17.
  15. ↑ "iTunes - Music - Type of Way - Single by Rich Homie Quan". Itunes.apple.com. 2013-08-22. Retrieved 2014-04-17.
  16. ↑ HipHopDX (2 August 2014). "Rich Homie Quan Says Signing With Cash Money Records Is A Possibility". HipHopDX. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
  17. ↑ Rys, Dan (2013-10-01). "Rich Homie Quan Will Drop A New Mixtape Before The End Of The Year - XXL". Xxlmag.com. Retrieved 2014-04-17.
  18. ↑ "Rich Homie Quan new song "Last Week"". Complex. 2013-11-12. Retrieved 2014-04-17.
  19. ↑ Diep, Eric (2014-01-06). "Rich Homie Quan Featuring Problem "Walk Thru" - XXL". Xxlmag.com. Retrieved 2014-04-17.
  20. ↑ Photo courtesy Johnathan Sims. "Rapper Rich Homie Quan reaches out to become a part of Michigan State football's Spartan Nation". MLive.com. Retrieved 2014-04-17.
  21. ↑ "XXL Freshmen 2014 Cover Revealed". XXL. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
  22. ↑ "Rich Homie Quan Denies He Had Seizures: 'I Fainted and Hit My Head'". Billboard. Retrieved 2015-11-02.
  23. ↑ Continuing success
  24. ↑ "Listen to Dae Dae - Big Bankroll (Feat. Rich Homie Quan) on HipHopEngine". www.hiphopengine.com. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
  25. ↑ "Beyonce & Jay Z Lead 2014 BET Awards". Billboard. May 14, 2014. Retrieved September 16, 2015.
  26. ↑ "Nominees". BET.com. 17 July 2013. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
  27. ↑ "Drake Leads BET Hip-Hop Awards 2015 Nominations". Rap-Up. September 15, 2015. Retrieved September 16, 2015.
  28. ↑ Lynch, Joe (February 9, 2016). "iHeartRadio Music Awards Announce 2016 Nominees, Performers & New Categories". Billboard. Retrieved April 3, 2016.

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