Rich Homie Quan...
Reflecting on Rich Homie Quan's life and legacy brings back a flood of memories from my early youth that I honestly wasn't prepared to explore today. I’ve always tried my best not to get too wrapped up in the lives of celebrities, but when it comes to the sadening news of today, 12 year old me wouldn't let me live without at least saying something. For many of us growing up, he wasn’t just a rapper; he represented something more. Back in elementary and middle school, I was a huge Rich Homie fan, not only because of his music but because what he stood for at the time. I remember rocking the same high-top Afro that became a staple in his aesthetic from late 2012 til early 2015 when he popped out with the infamous red and black braids we saw in the Flex music video. Even though my background was far from privileged, his message of being "rich in spirit", whenever he was asked how he got his name, resonated with me deeply. It wasn’t about material wealth; it was about carrying yourself with class and dignity no matter where you come from, and that’s what he showed us.
In everything Rich Homie Quan did, he carried himself with a unique sense of class, even in an industry that is often associated with chaos and excess. While other artists were wearing loud outrageous outfits, Quan stayed true to his clean, refined image. Don't get me wrong, Rich Homie Quan was a rapper and a successful one at that, so I'm sure his attire was just as expensive as anyone elses in the rap game but at the time when I was tuned in to his career, his style was much cleaner than most. What really stood out to me about Quan was early on in his career, he repeatedly spoke about giving the glory to God and never stopping in his pursuit of greatness, which was a breath of fresh air coming from a rapper at the time. All throughout his career, even when it looked like it was beginning to slow up, he always preached the message, "I promise I will never stop going in", going as far to make it the name for arguably one of his most successful albums/mixtapes to date, which was released in late 2013. That message hit home for me, and as corny as it might sound, he was one of the first public figures I can remember looking up to, especially with being introduced to him so young at the age of 10.
Perhaps the most difficult part of this loss is knowing how he might've passed—at just 34 years old, many sources , even some closest to him, are beginning to confirm it was from a drug overdose. Rich Homie Quan, to me, was someone who embodied self-respect and class, yet his life was cut short by the same struggles that plague so many in his industry. While it’s heartbreaking that his passing will likely be overshadowed by the current coverage of Young Thug’s R.I.C.O trial and YSL Woody’s internet antics, I refuse to let that define how we remember him. The lessons he taught us about being rich in spirit and always pushing forward, or like he always said "never stop going in", will stay with us forever. Rest In Peace, Rich Homie Quan (Oct. 4, 1989 - Sept. 5th, 2024).
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