Rapper Young Bleed has died at 51 from a brain aneurysm.
Rapper Young Bleed, born Glenn Clifton Jr., has died at age 51 following complications from a brain aneurysm.
His son, Ty’Gee Ramon, confirmed the heartbreaking news on Instagram, saying his father “gained his wings” on Saturday (November 1) and that he plans to carry on his legacy.
Ty’Gee shared that his father had no major health problems but did suffer from high blood pressure, which he managed with medication. The aneurysm that led to his hospitalization was described as “a natural thing.”
Young Bleed’s health crisis occurred just days after a successful performance at the Cash Money Verzuz No Limit event at ComplexCon in October. His ex-partner, Tameka Long (also known as Madamm Meek), revealed he was in the ICU on a ventilator due to internal bleeding from the aneurysm.
His mother also launched a GoFundMe to help with medical expenses, calling the situation sudden and shocking.
Born and raised in South Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Young Bleed began rapping at just nine years old, influenced by poetry his mother read to him and the emerging hip-hop sound of the late ’80s. He got his start in the Baton Rouge collective Concentration Camp, alongside C-Loc, Max Minelli, and J-Von.
His big break came with the local hit “How Ya Do Dat,” which caught the attention of Master P and led to a spot on the I’m Bout It soundtrack. The song’s success helped Bleed sign with No Limit/Priority Records, marking the start of his rise in the Southern rap scene.
In 1998, Young Bleed released his debut album My Balls and My Word, which peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard 200 and went gold, establishing him as one of the standout voices from Louisiana.
His smooth, laid-back delivery and vivid storytelling helped define Baton Rouge’s sound at a time when Southern hip-hop was dominated by New Orleans, Houston, and Atlanta.
His collaborations with Master P and No Limit solidified his place in rap history, with critics praising his ability to blend street realism with poetic lyricism.
After leaving No Limit, Bleed went on to release multiple albums independently, founding his own label, Trap Door Entertainment, in Baton Rouge. He later signed briefly with Tech N9ne’s Strange Music imprint before parting ways and returning to self-released projects.
His 2017 album Livin’ featured guest appearances from C-Bo, Yukmouth, and Big Mike, and reflected his enduring love for music and storytelling.
Even in recent years, Young Bleed continued performing and mentoring younger Baton Rouge artists, earning respect as a pioneer who opened doors for talents like Boosie Badazz and YoungBoy Never Broke Again.
