Rapper Young Bleed Dies at 51 After Brain Aneurysm
Young Bleed, a pioneering Louisiana hip-hop artist and No Limit Records member, passed away at 51 due to complications from a brain aneurysm. His family confirmed the news, with his son Ty’Gee Ramon announcing on Instagram that his father “gained his wings” on Saturday.
Medical Emergency and Health Background
Born Glenn Clifton Jr., Young Bleed was hospitalized in late October after suffering a brain aneurysm caused by internal bleeding. This occurred 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. Following the aneurysm, he was placed in intensive care on a ventilator.
Ty’Gee Ramon said, “My father never dealt with real health issues” but acknowledged he had high blood pressure and regularly took medication.
Young Bleed’s mother described the hospitalization as completely unexpected and started a GoFundMe to help cover medical expenses.
Legacy in Hip-Hop
Young Bleed was instrumental in establishing the Baton Rouge hip-hop scene in the late 1990s. He gained fame through a collaboration with Master P on the 1997 soundtrack album I’m Bout It. His 1998 debut album, released on Master P’s No Limit label, achieved gold status and reached the Top 10 on the Billboard 200.
Family Commitment
Ty’Gee Ramon expressed his intent to carry on his father’s legacy in music and life.
“I plan to continue my father’s legacy,” said Ty’Gee Ramon.
Summary: Young Bleed, a key figure in Louisiana hip-hop, died at 51 following a brain aneurysm, leaving a lasting legacy through his influential music career and devoted family.