The House Of Remy Martin Presents The Hypebeast 100 Awards After Party
MIAMI BEACH, FL – DECEMBER 07: Playboi Carti attends The House Of Remy Martin Presents The Hypebeast 100 Awards After Party at Nautilus South Beach on December 7, 2017, in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for Remy Martin)
Carti Pays Tribute
September 5th marked a somber day in the music world with the passing of Rich Homie Quan at the age of 34. Despite the flurry of album releases and events, the impact of Quan’s loss was deeply felt across the industry. This sentiment was particularly palpable at the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players Awards, where Playboi Carti made headlines not just for his victory but also for his heartfelt tribute to the late rapper.
In an unexpected turn of events, Playboi Carti, who was receiving his first-ever award at the event, took a moment to honor Rich Homie Quan. Although Carti had already acknowledged Quan earlier in the day, he made sure to dedicate a portion of his acceptance speech to the late rapper. Standing on stage with his award in hand, Carti paused, reflected, and then delivered a moving tribute: “RIP Rich Homie Quan,” he announced to the crowd. His shoutout to Quan’s crew was met with an outpouring of support and applause from the audience.
Playboi Carti’s Ongoing Tributes
Carti’s tribute to Quan is part of a larger pattern of honoring fallen artists. Earlier, he had shared footage of Quan on his Instagram Story, despite never having collaborated with him. Carti’s respect for Quan’s talent has always been evident. This isn’t the first time Carti has publicly mourned a rapper; he previously honored Fredo Santana at a 2022 concert, expressing his deep sadness over Santana’s passing, and has also spoken emotionally about Juice WRLD, describing the late rapper as a “GOAT.”
In interviews, Carti has reflected on his feelings about lost peers, noting how he frequently discusses the impact of these tragedies with fellow artists like Lil Uzi Vert. With Rich Homie Quan now joining this unfortunate list, Carti’s tribute serves as a reminder of the enduring influence and legacy of artists who leave us too soon.
