Rapper Young Bleed dies at 51 following brain aneurysm
Louisiana hip-hop pioneer and former No Limit Records artist Young Bleed, born Glenn Clifton Jr., has died at the age of 51 after suffering complications from a brain aneurysm, his family announced.
According to relatives, he was rushed to the hospital in late October following a medical emergency caused by internal bleeding. The incident occurred shortly after he performed at the Cash Money Verzuz No Limit event during ComplexCon.
Family Statements and Health Background
“He gained his wings,”
wrote his son, Ty’Gee Ramon, in an Instagram post confirming the passing on Monday. He added that he plans to carry on his father’s legacy.
Tameka Long, mother of Young Bleed’s 10-year-old son, said the rapper had been battling high blood pressure and a heart condition. After the aneurysm, he was placed in intensive care on a ventilator. His mother described the hospitalization as completely unexpected and started a GoFundMe to help cover medical expenses.
Career and Legacy
Young Bleed was a key figure in developing Baton Rouge’s hip-hop identity in the late 1990s. His collaboration with Master P on the 1997 soundtrack album I’m Bout It brought widespread recognition, and his 1998 debut album achieved gold certification and reached the Billboard 200 Top 10 under No Limit Records.
Author’s Summary
Young Bleed, a foundational voice in Louisiana hip-hop, passed away from complications of a brain aneurysm at 51; his family vows to preserve his musical legacy.