Rapper Young Bleed Dies at 51 After Brain Aneurysm
Young Bleed, a pioneer of Louisiana hip-hop and artist signed to No Limit Records, passed away at the age of 51 following complications from a brain aneurysm.
Announcement and Family Statements
The rapper’s son, Ty’Gee Ramon, confirmed his father’s death on Instagram, stating that Young Bleed “gained his wings” on Saturday. As his eldest son, Ty’Gee plans to carry on his father’s legacy.
“He gained his wings on Saturday.”
Medical Emergency and Background
Born Glenn Clifton Jr., Young Bleed was hospitalized in late October after suffering a brain aneurysm caused by internal bleeding. This occurred just days following his performance at the Cash Money Verzuz No Limit event during ComplexCon.
Tameka Long, mother of Young Bleed’s 10-year-old son, revealed that the rapper had high blood pressure and a heart condition. After the aneurysm, he was placed on a ventilator in the ICU.
Ty’Gee Ramon noted that although his father did not have serious health problems in the past, he regularly took medication for high blood pressure.
“He never dealt with real health issues but did take medicine routinely for high blood pressure.”
Community Support and Legacy
Young Bleed’s mother described the hospitalization as unexpected and created a GoFundMe to help cover medical expenses.
Young Bleed was influential in shaping Baton Rouge hip-hop from the late 1990s. He rose to prominence through his collaboration with Master P on the 1997 soundtrack album I'm Bout It.
His debut album, released in 1998 under Master P’s No Limit label, achieved gold status and reached the Top 10 on the Billboard 200.
“He helped establish Baton Rouge hip-hop in the late 1990s.”
Summary: Young Bleed, a key figure in Louisiana hip-hop and No Limit Records artist, passed away at 51 due to brain aneurysm complications, leaving behind a powerful musical legacy.