Rapper Young Bleed Dies at 51 Following Brain Aneurysm
Young Bleed, a pioneering figure in Louisiana hip-hop and an artist under No Limit Records, passed away at age 51 due to complications from a brain aneurysm. His family confirmed the news following his hospitalization in late October.
Family Announcement and Son’s Tribute
His son, Ty’Gee Ramon, announced the rapper's death on Instagram, stating that his father “gained his wings” on Saturday. Ty’Gee expressed his intention to continue his father's legacy.
Health Emergency and Medical Details
Young Bleed, born Glenn Clifton Jr., was rushed to the hospital after suffering a brain aneurysm caused by internal bleeding. This medical emergency happened shortly 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 that he had high blood pressure and a heart condition. He was placed in the ICU on a ventilator following the aneurysm.
Ty’Gee Ramon: “My father never dealt with real health issues but had high blood pressure and took medicine regularly.”
Young Bleed’s mother described the hospitalization as completely unexpected. She also started a GoFundMe campaign to help cover medical expenses.
Career and Legacy
Young Bleed was instrumental in developing the Baton Rouge hip-hop scene in the late 1990s. He gained prominence collaborating with Master P on the 1997 soundtrack album I'm Bout It.
His debut album, released in 1998 under No Limit Records, achieved gold status and reached the Top 10 on the Billboard 200.
Summary
Young Bleed’s unexpected death marks a significant loss for Louisiana hip-hop, but his artistic impact and legacy continue through his family and contributions to the genre.