In the wake of Rich Homie Quan‘s tragic and untimely passing, his longtime girlfriend Amber Williams has broken her silence.
The Fulton County Medical Examiner reports Quan, whose real name was Dequantes Devontay Lamar, died at his Atlanta home on Thursday, September 5. The cause of death is unknown. TMZ released the 9-1-1 call of Quan’s girlfriend finding him non-responsive over the weekend.
In an emotional Instagram post, Williams opened up about the devastating moment she found him unconscious. “I’m traumatized by a moment that will live in my head forever,” she wrote. “I have nothing to prove because my love for him was always there, and I had nothing to hide.”
Heartbroken, Williams continued, “Fifteen years gone. I’ll never be the same. This is a complete nightmare. We could never let go of each other, but you didn’t have to leave me like this.” She also asked for privacy for herself and her children as they grieve, while many fans expressed their condolences. Unfortunately, some critics used the opportunity to question her long-term status as Quan’s girlfriend, leading to unnecessary scrutiny.
In the wake of Rich Homie Quan’s death, others had posted intimate photos with him. Rapper Erica Banks shared images of moments she had with Quan over the years, stirring controversy.
The posts sparked backlash despite not explicitly stating their relationship. In a public statement, Akbar V called on Banks to remove the photos, saying it was disrespectful to Quan’s family.
Quan’s influence on the hip-hop community was undeniable. He collaborated with Young Thug, Travis Scott, and Birdman. As GloRilla, Kai Cenat, and Sexyy Red paid their respects, thousands sang along to a medley of his greatest hits.
Quan’s passing inspired Quavo and Offset to discuss their differences after they paid tribute to their former collaborator.