Accidental overdose of fentanyl and codeine leads to the death of Rich Homie Quan

Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan died last month in Georgia from an accidental drug overdose, authorities confirmed. The Fulton County Medical Examiner revealed that he died from a combination of fentanyl, alprazolam, codeine, and promethazine. His death was ruled as an accident. Rich Homie Quan, born Dequantes Devontay Lamar, was a successful artist who rose to fame with hits like “Type of Way” and “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh).” He openly talked about his drug use on a hip-hop podcast, revealing that he started using drugs heavily after the success of his song “Type of Way.” He admitted to regularly using ecstasy and lean, and feeling like he couldn’t perform without being on drugs. Rich Homie Quan was named to XXL’s Freshman Class in 2014 alongside artists like Chance the Rapper and Ty Dolla $ign. Throughout his career, he was nominated for several BET and BET Hip Hop Awards. His death highlights the dangers of drug abuse in the music industry and serves as a reminder of the impact of substance abuse on artists and their communities.

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