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The Pack Members, Too Short, Mistah F.A.B. & G-Eazy Pay Tribute to Young L After His Reported Death
Young L, born Lloyd Omadhebo and a founding member of The Pack, has reportedly died aged 39. Musicians including Too Short, G-Eazy and Mistah F.A.B. have paid tribute, reflecting his influence on Bay Area hip-hop and the wider culture.
Young L formed The Pack in 2005 with Lil B, StunnaMan and Lil Uno, blending the West Coast hyphy sound with futuristic production. Too Short signed the group to his label after their 2006 hit “Vans”, which reached No. 58 on the Billboard Hot 100; the group later released three albums, ending with Wolfpack Party in 2010. Young L also founded the Pink Dolphin clothing line, which confirmed his death in a social media statement.
In short
- The Pack’s Young L has reportedly died aged 39.
- Fellow musicians remembered his influence on hip-hop and culture.
- He founded streetwear label Pink Dolphin.