Rapper Young Bleed Dies at 51 After Brain Aneurysm
Louisiana hip-hop artist and No Limit Records veteran Young Bleed has passed away at the age of 51 due to complications following a brain aneurysm, his family confirmed.
Family Confirms the News
His son, Ty’Gee Ramon, announced on Instagram that his father “gained his wings” on Saturday. He also shared that he intends to carry on his father’s artistic legacy.
Medical Emergency and Health Background
Born Glenn Clifton Jr., Young Bleed was hospitalized in late October after suffering a brain aneurysm caused by internal bleeding. The emergency struck shortly after he performed at the Cash Money Verzuz No Limit event during ComplexCon.
Tameka Long, the mother of his 10-year-old son, noted that the rapper had a history of high blood pressure and a heart condition. Following the aneurysm, he was admitted to the ICU and placed on a ventilator.
“He never dealt with real health issues,” said Ty’Gee Ramon, “but he did have high blood pressure and took medicine regularly.”
His mother described the hospitalization as completely unexpected and started a GoFundMe campaign to help with medical expenses.
Legacy in Southern Hip-Hop
Young Bleed was a key figure in shaping Baton Rouge’s hip-hop scene during the late 1990s. He rose to prominence after collaborating with Master P on the 1997 I’m Bout It soundtrack. His debut album, released in 1998 under No Limit Records, achieved gold status and reached the Top 10 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Author’s Summary
Young Bleed’s passing marks the loss of a foundational voice in Louisiana rap whose early No Limit success defined a generation of Southern hip-hop.