Fo' Clips Eclipse

Fo' Clips Eclipse (1973-1998) was an African American rapper from Compton, California. Only released 1 album in his lifetime, "Just Be Thankful" released in 1995. Fo' Clips Eclipse used to go by the name "Young Malcolm" and would often sing the chorus on songs for the Hip Hop group Bloods and Crips. On October 25, 1998, Fo' Clips was gunned down on his front lawn, that exact day was the day his album hit. He was also known as a free spirited man and always enjoyed his life.

"18 years old, fresh out of school
Not much to do, but run with my crew
Times getting hard, don't have no car
Pockets on low, wouldn't sell dope
Can I succeed, music indeed?"

- Fo' Clips Eclipse