Deion Sanders mourns the death of Rich Homie Quan, reaches out to family

Unfortunate news hit the music landscape on Thursday when reports surfaced that Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan died at the age of 33. A member of the Rich Gang music group who produced music and several hit rap songs in the 2010s as a solo artist.

His impact went beyond just the music industry, which was made evident in the aftermath of his death and seen through the reactions of many of his fans. Including Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders.

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Sanders took to Twitter on Friday the day after Rich Homie Quan’s death, reacting to the tragic news and even offering support to the rapper’s family in a tweet that can be seen below.

Lord that news regarding @RichHomieQuan Hurt. I just spoke to my brother a couple of weeks ago. He introduced me to his son that was playing youth football. They were gonna come to a game. Will someone from the family please reach my son @DeionSandersJr. We’re praying for y’all.

— COACH PRIME (@DeionSanders) September 6, 2024

“Lord that news regarding @RichHomieQuan Hurt,” Sanders wrote. “I just spoke to my brother a couple of weeks ago. He introduced me to his son that was playing youth football. They were gonna come to a game. Will someone from the family please reach my son @DeionSandersJr. We’re praying for y’all.”

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Just last month Rich Homie Quan posted a video of Sanders dancing to one of his songs during a Colorado practice. Calling the moment a full circle one and Sanders an idol to himself and his brother growing up in sports. But Quan also made his contribution to the sports community in his own unique way during his music career.

Rich Homie Quan’s top hit songs like ‘Lifestyle’ and ‘Type of Way’ not only graced the top of the charts during the prime of his career, but were also in football locker rooms across the country before and after games. With his song ‘Type of Way’ even becoming the unofficial team anthem for the Michigan State Spartans during their historic 2013 season. Even joining the team in celebration following their Rose Bowl win and postgame celebration.

Former Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio also sent his condolences via Twitter following Rich Homie Quan’s death. Calling his time spent with the Spartans team a special one and posting the infamous ‘Rich Homie Quan – Michigan State Spartan for Life’ YouTube video on his account as well.

There’s no doubt he will be missed by many, but also that his music and legacy will be remembered perpetually beyond just the hip hop community.