Wealthy Homie Quan laid to rest in emotional event celebrating his life: ‘Until we meet again’

The rapper died on September 5 at the age of 34.

• Rich Homie Quan was buried on Tuesday, September 17

• The event was open to fans and was also streamed live online

• The late rapper was commemorated with a number of musical tributes, as well as remembrances from family members.

Rich Homie Quan was buried in a celebration fit for a hip-hop king.

Family, friends and fans of the late rapper, who passed away on September 5 at the age of 34, gathered at World Changers Church International in South Fulton, Georgia, for a celebration of life in his honor on Tuesday, September 17. The event was open to fans and was also streamed live online.

The star (born Dequantes Devontay Lamar) was remembered with a number of musical tributes, as well as remembrances from family members including his father, Corey Lamar, and siblings Andre Munford and Cekoya Munford, according to an obituary program shared by the family online.

His estate also released a moving song just a day before the funeral called “Song Cry.”

“The first time I held you in my arms, my life changed,” Lamar wrote in a tribute published in the obituary. “I knew then that I had a purpose in life… Thank you for being the most incredible human being and most importantly, I thank God for allowing me to be your father. Until we meet again – rest in peace my son.”

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Quan’s mother, Tammie Morgan-Chism, also paid tribute to her father, writing, “When man said I would never have children, God blessed me with you, and you have been the anchor of my life from beginning to end. God knows I am grateful for the 34 years God has allowed me to share you with the world. No more late nights or early morning chats, but knowing you are my personal angel does my soul good.”

The obituary called Quan, a proud father of five, a “miracle child” who had a special talent and passion for baseball and music.

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“In his spare time, Quan would often sit in a batting cage, perfecting his swing. Over the years, he played every position on the field, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the game,” the obituary said. “When he wasn’t on the field, Quan would listen to music or compose his own music.”

He also revealed that Quan had received a scholarship to Fort Valley State University, but instead chose to pursue his dream of becoming a musician, with his family building studios in their homes to support him.

After signing his first record deal in his early 20s, Quan became “known for his hard work ethic” and, with Mafio, started a group called “No Sleep Gang.”

He released his mixtape I keep going there in 2012, and a revamped version featured his first gold-certified hit, “Type of Way.”

He released the triple-platinum hit “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)” in 2015, as well as his first full-length album, Rich in spiritdebuted in the Top 20 of BillboardRanking the best R&B/hip-hop albums.

“Rich Homie Quan’s legacy of musical innovation is indelible,” the obituary reads. “Since his debut, he has continually reshaped Atlanta’s legendary music scene and its sound with his distinctive style, marked by unconventional beats and compelling melodic singing.”

Quan, who was father to sons Devin, Royal, Khosen and Loyal, and daughter Alayna, will be buried at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta.

The cause of his death has not yet been released. According to an incident report obtained by PEOPLE, Quan’s brother told police he woke up at 3 a.m. the day his brother died and noticed the rapper sleeping on the floor near the kitchen with food in his mouth, which he found “very unusual.” He then lifted the star off the floor and placed him on the couch.

A woman who lived in the home eventually called police later that morning at 11 a.m. after noticing Quan’s body was cold and he wasn’t breathing. She told officers she had seen him on the couch earlier in the morning but thought he was asleep, the report said.

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