Family, friends pay respects to Rich Homie Quan during service in South Fulton
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Hundreds of people turned out for Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan's funeral at the World Changers Church International in College Park. The rapper, born Dequantes Devontay Lamar, died at 34. Family, friends and fans gathered in the City of South Fulton and College Park on Tuesday to lay popular Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan to rest. Rich Homie Quan's service was designed to be a true celebration of life. While the service at World Changers Church International on Burdett Road was free, fans were required to reserve tickets to attend.
Each of the three viewings was "sold out. " The artist was one of Atlanta’s most iconic rappers who became a legend around the world and helped shape the evolution of trap music. Quan, whose legal name is Dequantes Devontay Lamar, died at an Atlanta hospital on Sept. 5. The Fulton County Medical Examiner has not yet released the full report on the cause of death.
Mourners say Rich Homey Quan was remembered as a light who touched and inspired so many people. Music and praise filled the World Changers International Dome as so many celebrated his short but impactful life. "He was an example of grace and didn’t let his ego get in the way of him being a good man," Rapper Michael "Killer Mike" Render said.