Baton Rouge and No Limit rapper Glenn 'Young Bleed' Clifton Jr. dies, leaves hip hop legacy

Baton Rouge Rap Icon Glenn "Young Bleed" Clifton Jr. Passes Away

Glenn "Young Bleed" Clifton Jr., a pioneering rapper from Baton Rouge, died after suffering a brain aneurysm in Las Vegas. Known for shaping the Baton Rouge hip hop scene of the 1990s, Clifton was a significant figure before artists like Boosie, Kevin Gates, and NBA Youngboy rose to fame.

Career and Influence

Clifton and his rap group Concentration Camp, which included C-Loc and Happy Perez, were among the originators of the Baton Rouge sound. He gained recognition with the 1997 single "How You Do Dat", a collaboration with C-Loc. This track led to Clifton signing with No Limit/Priority Records.

After joining No Limit Records, Master P re-released "How You Do Dat" in 1998, and the single achieved platinum status.

Final Days and Legacy

Clifton performed with No Limit at the No Limit vs. Cash Money Verzuz event on October 25, 2025, before collapsing at an afterparty. Also known by the nicknames "Tank" and "Bleed," he was born on June 6, 1974, in Baton Rouge. Despite his travels for performances, he always remained closely connected to his hometown.

Family and Personal Impact

His eldest son, Ty'Gee Ramon Clifton, who resides in Baton Rouge, described his father as a hero and role model. Although Clifton had a large public persona as Young Bleed, to Ty'Gee, he was simply "Dad."

"I always will love and respect him. He was definitely a man of honor. He's my role model. He's the reason I literally walk and talk the way that I do." — Ty'Gee Ramon Clifton

Clifton was only 17 when Ty'Gee was born, yet he remained a major influence in his son's life.

Author’s Summary

Glenn "Young Bleed" Clifton Jr. left a lasting mark on Baton Rouge hip hop, remembered as a trailblazer and devoted father who shaped both music and family.

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NOLA.com NOLA.com — 2025-11-05

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