Rapper Young Bleed Dies at 51 Following Brain Aneurysm
Glenn Clifton Jr., known as rapper Young Bleed, a pioneer of Louisiana hip-hop and No Limit Records artist, 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 the death on Instagram, stating his father “gained his wings” on Saturday. Ty’Gee pledged to continue Young Bleed’s legacy.
“He gained his wings on Saturday,”
Young Bleed was rushed to the hospital in late October after suffering a brain aneurysm caused by internal bleeding, shortly after his performance at the Cash Money Verzuz No Limit event at ComplexCon.
Tameka Long, mother of his 10-year-old son, noted that Young Bleed suffered from high blood pressure and a heart condition. Following the aneurysm, he was placed in the ICU on a ventilator.
“He never dealt with ‘real health issues’ but had high blood pressure and took medicine routinely,”
Ty’Gee Ramon shared.
Young Bleed’s mother described the hospitalization as completely unexpected and initiated a GoFundMe campaign to help cover medical expenses.
Career and Legacy
Young Bleed played a significant role in developing Baton Rouge hip-hop during the late 1990s. He gained prominence through his collaboration with Master P on the 1997 soundtrack album “I’m Bout It.”
In 1998, his debut album, released under No Limit Records, achieved gold status and reached the Top 10 on the Billboard 200.
Summary
Young Bleed’s unexpected death highlights his impactful role in Louisiana hip-hop and the lasting influence he leaves for future generations.