No Limit Rapper Young Bleed Dies at 51
No Limit rapper Young Bleed, born Glenn Reed Clifton Jr. on June 6, 1974, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has passed away at the age of 51. His death was confirmed by his eldest son, Ty’Gee Ramon Clifton, in an Instagram statement.
"As of November first, my dad gained his wings. Everything that’s me is him."
The rapper died after suffering a brain aneurysm. Despite having high blood pressure and taking medication for it, he reportedly did not have any other serious health issues.
Early Life and Career
Young Bleed began rapping at the age of 9. In 1995, he formed the group Concentration Camp with four Baton Rouge-based rappers: C-Loc, Max Minelli, J-Von, and Chris Hamilton.
His first national exposure came in 1997 with the song "How You Do That," a collaboration with C-Loc which was later remixed by Master P of No Limit Records.
Achievements
- Young Bleed's debut album reached No. 1 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip Hop album charts in 1998.
- He released a total of nine studio albums throughout his career.
Legacy
Young Bleed is remembered for his distinct voice and contributions to Southern hip hop, leaving a lasting impact on the genre.
Summary: Young Bleed, a pioneering No Limit rapper from Baton Rouge, passed away at 51 from a brain aneurysm, leaving behind a legacy of nine albums and influence in Southern hip hop.