Baton Rouge and No Limit rapper Glenn "Young Bleed" Clifton Jr. dies, leaves hip hop legacy
Glenn "Young Bleed" Clifton Jr., a pioneering Baton Rouge rap artist, has passed away after suffering a brain aneurysm in Las Vegas. He was 51 years old. His death followed a performance at the No Limit vs. Cash Money Verzuz event on October 25, where he later collapsed at an after-party.
Early Career and Rise to Fame
Before artists like Boosie, Kevin Gates, and NBA Youngboy emerged, Clifton stood as the face of Baton Rouge hip hop in the 1990s. Together with his rap group Concentration Camp—which included C-Loc and producer Happy Perez—he helped shape the city’s signature sound.
Clifton first gained major attention with the 1997 single "How You Do Dat", recorded with C-Loc. The track’s success led him to sign with No Limit/Priority Records. In 1998, Master P re-released the song, and it went platinum, firmly establishing Young Bleed in Southern rap history.
Personal Life and Legacy
Born on June 6, 1974, in Baton Rouge, Clifton was known by many names—“Young Bleed,” “Tank,” and “Bleed.” Despite international tours, he remained deeply connected to his hometown.
His eldest son, Ty’Gee Ramon Clifton, who still resides in Baton Rouge, reflected on his father’s life and influence.
"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," said Ty’Gee, adding that to him, his father was simply “Dad.”
Influence on Baton Rouge Hip Hop
Young Bleed’s artistry inspired a generation of southern rappers, leaving behind a musical legacy that helped define Louisiana’s sound and culture in hip hop.
Author’s Summary: Young Bleed’s life bridged Baton Rouge’s hip hop roots and its modern rise, leaving behind a timeless influence that continues to shape Southern rap.