Atlanta Hawks Star Trae Young Reacts To Heartbreaking News

NBA star Trae Young sent out a post (via X) after Rich Homie Quan passed away.

Nov 15, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) before a game against the New York Knicks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images / Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Rich Homie Quan was an extremely notable rapper who had a lot of fans and popular songs.

On Thursday, it was announced that the 34-year-old had passed away.

Via Rolling Stone: "Rich Homie Quan, the rapper who created Atlanta hits as both a solo artist and member of Rich Gang, has died at age 34, a family member confirms."

Rich Homie Quan, the rapper who created Atlanta hits as both a solo artist and member of Rich Gang, has died at age 34, a family member confirms.

More on his life and legacy: https://t.co/GsQJYvS5Iz pic.twitter.com/MoNL8meR8b

— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) September 5, 2024

Many people reacted to the news on social media.

One person who sent out a post was Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young.

His post had over 2,000 likes and 56,000 impressions in nine hours.

Young wrote: "The A lost a a great Artist but an even better Person today… always check on your brothers man. 💔"

The A lost a a great Artist but an even better Person today… always check on your brothers man. 💔

— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) September 5, 2024

The Hawks also sent out a post.

Via The Atlanta Hawks: "Rest in power, Rich Homie Quan.

A beloved member of our community and a powerful presence in Atlanta’s music world ❤️"

Rest in power, Rich Homie Quan.

A beloved member of our community and a powerful presence in Atlanta’s music world ❤️ pic.twitter.com/iFulVpI6rm

— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) September 6, 2024

People responded to both posts from Young and the Hawks.

Via @Lebronin1: "Life just isn’t fair Trae"

Life just isn’t fair Trae

— Lebronin1 (@Lebronin1) September 5, 2024

Via @aazonwoods22: "Rest in peace to the best one in the music industry"

Rest in peace to the best one in the music industry https://t.co/TYD7bwaQVa

— thaaazonwoods (@aazonwoods22) September 6, 2024

Via @fonsosaintdom: "RIP to an ATL Legend"

RIP to an ATL Legend https://t.co/4Tai61jaPD

— St. Dom (@fonsosaintdom) September 6, 2024

Young is coming off another stellar season for the Hawks and has become one of the most notable Atlanta athletes of all time.

The three-time NBA All-Star averaged 25.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, 10.8 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 43.0% from the field and 37.3% from the three-point range in 54 games.

However, the Hawks missed the playoffs for the first time since 2020.