“Please put the drugs down”— Fans issue a plea as Boosie's tribute to Rich Homie Quan sparks overdose fears

Rapper Rich Homie Quan passed away on September 5 at a hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, at the age of 34. So far, the exact cause of his death remains undisclosed. However, in the wake of his demise, fellow rapper, friend, and longtime collaborator Boosie BadAzz took to X and shared that Quan allegedly died from a drug overdose.

Boosie's post on the death of Quan. (Image via X/ BOOSIEOFFICIAL)

Amid this revelation, the internet is showing concern for addicts and urging them to give up on substance abuse. For instance, comedian, content creator, and streamer Daquan Wiltshire DSG (@DAQUANDSG) wrote:

“Apparently, the news is true smh. 34 is far too young to pass on. Please put the drugs down! RIP Rich Homie Quan!”

Several others shared similar comments on the platform.

“This should be a major eye opener to those struggling with addictions we just don’t know anymore. We gotta find better ways to deal with our traumas!" a person wrote.

“RIP to a legend man. Say no to drugs,” one person wrote.

“Get off the drugs people, it’s begging to die,” another person wrote.

Others continued to mourn the Atlanta rapper’s passing and got candid about the harms of drug addiction.

“F**k those pills, d*mn RIP Rich Homie hope God welcome’s bro with open arms,” a netizen wrote.

“Rich Homie Quan struggled with addiction & his decline in the industry & he was very open about it. The grind of the industry can break anybody. Rest In Perfection,” another netizen wrote.

“Rich Homie Quan’s struggle with addiction and industry challenges was open and honest. The pressure can be overwhelming. Rest in peace,” one netizen wrote.

Rich Homie Quan was found dead at his home, seemingly by his girlfriend. His family told TMZ that they were “shattered and heartbroken” by his sudden and untimely demise.

Meanwhile, Boosie BadAzz made two follow-up posts amid the tragic news. In one, he wrote that he would never forget his smile. In another tweet, the Louisiana native added, "WE GOT SOME GOOD A*S MEMORIES TOGETHER N THAT GO ALWAYS BRING A SMILE TO MY FACE #restupquan. WE WAS COOKING UP SOME SH*T TOO.”

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In brief, exploring the career of Rich Homie Quan

Rich Homie Quan, whose real name was Dequantes Devontay Lamar, was born in Atlanta in October 1990. He began his hip-hop career in 2011 after spending 15 months in prison for burglary.

“I never saw myself going this far with music. Music was just a hobby at first. I never saw myself being onstage and rocking out shows. After I got out of jail, I started to take it more seriously, and that’s when my dream came true,” he told XXL Magazine in 2014.

Rich Homie rose to fame in 2013 with his breakout single Type of Way, which charted at number 50 on the Billboard Hot 100 list and sold over half a million copies. The song’s remix featured rappers Meek Mill and Jeezy.

His other notable ventures include mixtapes such as I Go In on Every Song, Still Goin' In, If You Ever Think I Will Stop Goin' in Ask RR (Royal Rich), and Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh). In 2018, Rich Homie Quan dropped his debut studio album, Rich as in Spirit, under the label of Motown Records.

Over the years, he has collaborated with several artists, including Boosie BadAzz, Gucci Mane, Young Jeezy, 2 Chainz, Tyga, Wale, Kid Ink, and more. Quan was a member of Cash Money Records’ spin-off venture Rich Gang alongside fellow rapper Young Thug, Birdman, and Jacquees.

Interestingly, Rich Homie was scheduled to testify at the ongoing RICO trial of Young Thug, and his name was dropped in court recently when the latter was asked about his alleged rivalry with the late rapper.