Rapper Young Bleed dies at 51 following brain aneurysm
Louisiana hip-hop pioneer and No Limit Records artist Young Bleed has passed away at the age of 51 due to complications from a brain aneurysm, his family reported.
Family statement and tributes
His son, Ty’Gee Ramon, confirmed the news on Instagram, writing that his father “gained his wings” on Saturday. He added that he intends to continue his father’s legacy.
Health complications and hospitalization
Born Glenn Clifton Jr., Young Bleed was hospitalized in late October after suffering a brain aneurysm caused by internal bleeding. The incident occurred soon after his performance at the Cash Money Verzuz No Limit event during ComplexCon.
Tameka Long, mother of Young Bleed’s 10-year-old son, said the rapper had a history of high blood pressure and a heart condition. Following the aneurysm, he was placed in intensive care on a ventilator.
“He never had real health issues, but he did take blood pressure medicine regularly,” said his son, Ty’Gee Ramon.
His mother described the hospitalization as sudden and unexpected. She organized a GoFundMe campaign to assist with medical expenses.
Career and musical legacy
Young Bleed was instrumental in shaping the Baton Rouge hip-hop scene in the late 1990s. His collaboration with Master P on the 1997 soundtrack I’m Bout It brought him widespread recognition. His 1998 debut album, released through Master P’s No Limit Records, achieved gold certification and reached the Top 10 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Author’s summary
Young Bleed’s sudden passing marks the loss of a defining figure in Louisiana’s hip-hop scene whose legacy will resonate through his music and influence on the genre.