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Fans and the city of Atlanta have come together to honor Rich Homie Quan in a meaningful way. The Trap Music Museum has opened a new exhibit that celebrates the rapper’s life and musical legacy nearly a year after his passing at the age of 34.
The display is now open to visitors and reflects Quan’s deep influence on Southern hip-hop and the city that helped shape his career. His family joined the unveiling over the weekend, taking in the emotional tribute.
“I’m ecstatic, sad that it has to be this way, but grateful for him to be acknowledged,” Quan's father Corey Lamar shared with WGXA News. “It’s a feeling I don’t wish on any other parent,” he continued. “Not only my son, but my best friend — not only my best friend, but my business partner. We had a great relationship, father and son. Quan didn’t make moves without me, and I didn’t make moves without him.”
In addition, the City of Atlanta has paid its respects to the rapper with three official proclamations. Two of them are named Rich Homie Quan Day and Rich in Spirit Day, recognizing his impact on music and culture. His final project, Legacy of Hits, was released after his death with the support of his team.
Born and raised in Atlanta, Rich Homie Quan (real name Dequantes Devontay Lamar) was a defining figure in the city’s music scene. He rose to national attention in the early 2010s with songs like “Type of Way” and “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh).” His collaboration on Rich Gang’s hit “Lifestyle” with Young Thug further solidified his influence in shaping the Atlanta sound.
Quan died on September 5, 2024. His girlfriend Amber Williams was the person who made the 911 call. The autopsy revealed that his death resulted from a combination of fentanyl, alprazolam, codeine, and promethazine. Authorities determined it to be accidental.
The Trap Music Museum’s exhibit now stands as a powerful tribute to Rich Homie Quan’s legacy. It is a celebration of an artist who helped define an era of Atlanta hip-hop and whose music continues to inspire. The dedication to remembering his life and contributions shows the lasting mark he left on both his community and the culture.
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Chris Brown, despite his polarizing reputation, continues to be one of R&B’s biggest heartthrobs. Just ask fellow artist Summer Walker. His charm and stage presence seemed to win over Kayla Nicole as well during their moment together onstage last week.
The Virginia-born star invited the reporter and media personality onstage during his Los Angeles show for Breezy Bowl XX, giving her an unforgettable experience. She joined him for his live performance of the 2007 hit Take You Down, where the chemistry quickly heated up.
Sitting her down in a red chair, Chris Brown climbed onto her lap and delivered a sultry lap dance. While many of his fans might have been overwhelmed by the moment, Kayla Nicole confidently embraced it, giving the energy right back to him. The two even leaned in close for a kiss before the lights dimmed, leaving the crowd guessing how it ended. Nicole later reflected proudly on the moment.
“Well, that was fun. I had to do it for the teenage me blasting CB in her bedroom. For the mini me who saw him at one of her first concerts. For the woman who sometimes feels like she has to be a monolith instead of multi-layered. I did it for the smart girls, the cool girls, the sexy girls, the fun girls— for all of us who are all of those things at once. And I OVERLY did it for my brown girls, tthhhhaankya.”
Since then, her fans have been eager to hear how it all came together. On her podcast over the weekend, as highlighted by The Shade Room, Kayla Nicole revealed that the performance was not rehearsed or planned.
She explained that someone asked if she’d be interested in participating only moments before the concert, but she wasn’t chosen until Take You Down started to play. That spontaneity made the experience even more surreal for her.
One of the burning fan questions was whether Chris Brown smelled good during their close encounter. Nicole admitted she honestly couldn’t recall much because of the rush of adrenaline in the moment.
While the performance drew plenty of positive reactions, it also stirred up controversy, with some accusing Brown of being a “colorist” who favors lighter-skinned women. He clapped back on Instagram before stepping away from social media. “Miss me with that colorist rage baiting!!!” he wrote on his IG story. “Ima a take a break from social media. Y'all done pissed me off long enough.”
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