Rapper Young Bleed Dies at 51 Following Brain Aneurysm
Rapper Young Bleed, a pioneer of Louisiana hip-hop and artist on No Limit Records, passed away at the age of 51 due to complications from a brain aneurysm.
Family Announcement and Health Details
His son, Ty’Gee Ramon, confirmed Young Bleed’s death on Instagram, stating his father “gained his wings” on Saturday. Ty’Gee Ramon expressed his intention to carry on his father’s legacy.
Young Bleed, whose real name was Glenn Clifton Jr., was hospitalized in late October after suffering a brain aneurysm caused by internal bleeding. The incident occurred shortly after performing at the Cash Money Verzuz No Limit event at ComplexCon.
Tameka Long, mother of Young Bleed’s 10-year-old son, revealed that the rapper had high blood pressure and a heart condition. Following the aneurysm, he was placed in the ICU on a ventilator.
Ty’Gee Ramon said his father never dealt with “real health issues” but confirmed he had high blood pressure and regularly took medication.
Young Bleed’s mother described the hospitalization as completely unexpected and created a GoFundMe campaign to help cover medical expenses.
Career and Legacy
Young Bleed was instrumental in establishing the Baton Rouge hip-hop scene in the late 1990s. He gained prominence through his work with Master P on the 1997 soundtrack album I’m Bout It.
His 1998 debut album achieved gold status and reached the Top 10 on the Billboard 200, released under Master P’s No Limit label.
Summary: Young Bleed, a key figure in Louisiana hip-hop, died at 51 after a sudden brain aneurysm, leaving behind a legacy that shaped Baton Rouge’s rap scene.