Fans and netizens were shocked by the news of rapper Rich Homie Quan's sudden death on Thursday, September 5, 2024. TMZ obtained an emergency call made by his girlfriend, Amber Williams, who told 911 that Quan had slept on the couch the night before and didn't move when she got up in the morning to take their son to school.
However, Amber Williams, who sounded shaken on the phone call, reveals that as she got back home after dropping the kid, she placed a blanket over Rich Homie, and just couldn’t feel a heartbeat. She also reported to 911 about how the rapper was not breathing.
She said in the audio recording:
“When I turned him over, he kind of foamed at the mouth.”
As soon as the audio clip made its way on social media, several reactions poured in. One X user, @NoJumper uploaded the audio on the platform, many commented stating their concern, and how shocked they were hearing the audio. With many bashing the 911 dispatchers, others also commented saying how it was inappropriate to release the audio.
"You can hear how heartbroken she is. This is so sad. RIP Rich Homie!" commented one social media user.
"Every time I hear 911 dispatchers I am mind blown at how terrible they are at their job. Its insane," wrote another.
"Public should not have this. Keep it private for his family smh," exclaimed another X user on the post.
"Why does the public need to hear this !?" asked another.
"Damn so soon audio being released," wrote a netizen.
Amber Williams, who is 33 years old, was in a relationship with Rich Homie Quan for a long time. While the couple had not tied the knot, they were raising their two kids together. Apart from his two kids with Amber, Rich is also a father to Devin and Khosen, who were born from his previous relationship.
No cause of death revealed in Rich Homie Quan’s case: Autopsy likely to take place on September 6, 2024
As the popular rapper passed away suddenly, the authorities have not yet revealed a cause of death. However, Page Six has reported that the autopsy will be taking place on Friday, September 6, 2024.
In the audio call, the 911 operator asked Amber to lay Rich Homie Quan flat and wait for the paramedics to arrive. However, as soon as the medical team reached the couple’s home, the rapper was declared dead on the spot.
Rich Homie AKA Dequantes Devontay Lamar was born in 1990, and was 33 years old at the time of his passing. Having started his career in 2011, he released his first hit song in 2013, called Type of Way. Moving forward, he released many hit tracks like Flex, Still Goin’ In, I Promise I Will Never Stop Going In, Walk Thru and many more.
For his work in music, the rapper had received multiple awards and nominations, including the BET Awards and the iHeartRadio Music Awards.
As the news of the rapper’s death started floating on social media, several people started commenting and mourning the loss of Rich Homie at a young age. At the same time, TMZ reported that the family is shaken and devastated. Furthermore, his girlfriend and the family are still searching for answers as to what might have caused his death suddenly.
As of now, neither the rapper’s family nor Amber Williams have released a statement addressing the tragic demise of Quan. The family is yet to reveal the details of his funeral and memorial services.