Rapper Young Bleed dies at 51 after brain aneurysm complications
Louisiana hip-hop artist and No Limit Records talent Young Bleed, born Glenn Clifton Jr., has passed away at the age of 51 due to complications from a brain aneurysm, his family confirmed.
Family Announcement
His son, Ty’Gee Ramon, shared the news on Instagram, writing that his father “gained his wings” on Saturday. He also stated his intention to carry forward his father’s musical legacy.
Health Condition and Hospitalization
Young Bleed suffered a brain aneurysm triggered by internal bleeding in late October, just days after performing at the Cash Money Verzuz No Limit event at ComplexCon. He was rushed to the hospital, placed in intensive care, and put on a ventilator.
Tameka Long, the mother of Young Bleed’s 10-year-old son, said the rapper had high blood pressure and a heart condition.
His mother described the hospitalization as sudden and unexpected, setting up a GoFundMe campaign to help cover medical expenses. Ty’Gee Ramon noted that his father usually managed his blood pressure with regular medication and rarely faced serious health issues before this incident.
Musical Career and Legacy
Young Bleed was a pioneer of Baton Rouge hip-hop in the 1990s. He gained national attention through his collaboration with Master P on the 1997 I’m Bout It soundtrack. His 1998 debut album, released under No Limit Records, went gold and reached the Top 10 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Author’s Summary
Young Bleed, a cornerstone of Baton Rouge rap and No Limit Records performer, died at 51 after a brain aneurysm, leaving behind a lasting influence on Southern hip-hop.