Young Bleed, a Baton Rouge rap pioneer and one of Master P’s original No Limit Soldiers, has died at 51 from complications related to a brain aneurysm. TMZ broke the news on Tuesday morning (November 4).
Young Bleed’s son, Ty’Gee Ramon, confirmed the death on Monday in an Instagram post, describing the loss as “unreal” and promising to continue his father’s legacy. “My father gained his wings,” he wrote.
Born Glenn Clifton Jr., Young Bleed was hospitalized in late October after performing at the Cash Money Verzuz No Limit event at ComplexCon. His son said the rapper had no history of serious illness but had been managing high blood pressure.
“It was a natural thing,” Ty’Gee said of the medical emergency that led to his father’s death.
Tameka Long, known professionally as Madamm Meek and the mother of the rapper’s youngest son, said he suffered a brain aneurysm caused by internal bleeding. He was placed on a ventilator in the intensive care unit as doctors attempted to stabilize him. His mother later confirmed that the hospitalization had been unexpected, launching a GoFundMe campaign to help with medical expenses.
RIP Young Bleed
Young Bleed rose to prominence in the late 1990s as part of the No Limit Records roster. His breakout single, “How Ya Do Dat,” with Master P and C-Loc, appeared on the I’m Bout It soundtrack (1997). It became a regional anthem.
His 1998 debut album, My Balls and My Word, reached No. 10 on the Billboard 200. It was certified gold, solidifying his place among the South’s most distinctive voices. Young Bleed’s music bridged the rawness of street rap with a poetic Southern sensibility.
In later years, he continued releasing independent projects while mentoring younger Baton Rouge artists. Friends and collaborators described him as humble and deeply committed to his craft.
Young Bleed’s death marks the loss of a key figure in Louisiana’s musical history. His influence, his son said, will endure through his recordings and the community he inspired.
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