Rapper Young Bleed Dies at 51 Following Brain Aneurysm
Young Bleed, a Louisiana hip-hop pioneer and No Limit Records artist, passed away at 51 after complications from a brain aneurysm, his family confirmed.
Family Announcement and Legacy
His son, Ty’Gee Ramon, shared on Instagram that his father "gained his wings" on Saturday. Ty’Gee intends to continue Young Bleed’s legacy in music.
Health and Hospitalization Details
Born Glenn Clifton Jr., Young Bleed was rushed to the hospital in late October after suffering a brain aneurysm caused by internal bleeding. This emergency occurred just days after his performance at the Cash Money Verzuz No Limit event at ComplexCon.
Tameka Long, mother of Young Bleed’s 10-year-old son, revealed the rapper battled high blood pressure and a heart condition. Following the aneurysm, he was placed in the ICU on a ventilator.
Ty’Gee Ramon said his father "never dealt with ‘real health issues’" but acknowledged his routine medication for high blood pressure.
Young Bleed’s mother described the hospitalization as completely unexpected and started a GoFundMe to help cover medical expenses.
Musical Contributions and Achievements
Young Bleed was instrumental in establishing the Baton Rouge hip-hop scene in the late 1990s. He gained prominence through his work with Master P on the 1997 soundtrack album I'm Bout It.
His 1998 debut album achieved gold status and reached the Top 10 on the Billboard 200, released under Master P’s No Limit label.
Author’s summary: Young Bleed, a key figure in 1990s Baton Rouge hip-hop, died at 51 from a brain aneurysm, leaving behind a lasting musical legacy celebrated by family and fans alike.