Family, friends and fans of the late rapper — who died on Sept. 5 at age 34 — gathered at the World Changers Church International in South Fulton, Ga. for a celebration of life in his honor on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The event was open to fans and was also livestreamed online.
The star (né Dequantes Devontay Lamar) was memorialized with a number of musical tributes, as well as remembrances from family members including his dad, Corey Lamar, and siblings Andre Munford and Cekoya Munford, according to an obituary program shared by the family online.
His estate also released an emotional song just one day before the funeral titled “Song Cry.”
“When I first held you, my life changed immediately,” Lamar wrote in a tribute published in the obit. “I knew then that I had a purpose in life… Thank you for being the most amazing human being and most importantly, I think God for allowing me to be your dad. Until we meet again – rest in peace son.”
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Quan mother, Tammie Morgan-Chism, also paid her respects, writing,“ When man said I would never have kids, god blessed me with you, and you’ve been the anchor of my life from the beginning to the very end. Lord knows I’m grateful for the 34 years God allowed me to share you with the world. No more late nights and early morning talks, but the presence of knowing you are my personal angel is well with my soul.”
The obituary called Quan, a proud father of five, a “miracle child” who had a distinct talent and passion for both baseball and music.
“In his free time, Quan could often be found at a batting cage, perfecting his swing. Over the years, he played every position on the field, gaining a well-rounded understanding of the game,” the obit said. “When he wasn’t on the diamond, Quan was either listening to music or creating his own.”
It also revealed that Quan received a scholarship to Fort Valley State University, but opted instead to pursue his dreams of becoming a musician, with his family building studios in their homes to support him.
After signing to his first record deal in his early 20s, Quan became “known for his relentless work ethic,” and along with Mafio, created a group called “No Sleep Gang.”
He released his mixtape Still Goin’ In in 2012, and a revamped version contained his first gold-certified hit, “Type of Way.”
He released the triple-platinum hit “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)” in 2015, and his debut full-length album, Rich as in Spirit, debuted in the Top 20 of Billboard’s top R&B/hip-hop albums chart.
“Rich Homie Quan’s legacy of musical innovation is indelible,” the obituary said. “Since his debut, he continuously reshaped Atlanta’s legendary music scene and sound with his distinctive style, marked by unconventional bars and a compelling melodic croon.”
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Quan, who was dad to sons Devin, Royal, Khosen and Loyal, and daughter Alayna, will be laid to rest at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta.
His cause of death has not yet been revealed. According to an incident report obtained by PEOPLE, Quan’s brother told police that he woke up at 3 a.m. on the day of his brother’s death and noticed the rapper asleep on the floor by the kitchen with food in his mouth, which he thought was “very unusual.” He then picked the star up off the floor and put him on the couch.
A woman living in the home ultimately called police later that morning at 11 a.m. after noticing Quan’s body was cold and he was not breathing. She told officers that she’d seen him on the couch earlier that morning, but assumed he was asleep, according to the report.
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