The hip-hop community is mourning the loss of beloved rapper Young Bleed.
Young Bleed, whose real name was Glenn Clifton Jr., has died at the age of 51, TMZ reported.
The rapper’s son, Ty’Gee Ramon, announced the sad news on Instagram on Monday, November 3. In an emotional post, he said his father “gained his angel wings” on Saturday, November 1, following complications from a brain aneurysm.
“Rip to the biggest legend I kno…. Young bleed!!!” Ty’Gee captioned the post. “Love u Dad so much and will definitely miss u… but imma carry the torch from here I got u #youngbleed #mydad # #myfather…
@therealyoungbleed I’m glad he went out in style!!!! One time fa the one time.”
Young Bleed Suffered Complications From Brain Aneurysm
Ty’Gee went on to clear up some “false narratives” about his Young Bleed, saying that he had never suffered from any serious health issues. However, he did confirm that his father had high blood pressure and was taking medication for it.
Ty’Gee explained that Young Bleed’s recent health scare, which landed him in the hospital, was “a natural thing.”
Last week, the rapper was rushed to the hospital just days after his successful performance at the Cash Money Verzuz No Limit event at ComplexCon. According to TMZ, the rapper was admitted to the ICU after doctors confirmed he suffered a brain aneurysm caused by internal bleeding.
At the time, Young Bleed’s longtime partner, Tameka Long, aka Madamm Meek, said his vitals were okay and that they’re confident he’ll make it out.
Young Bleed’s mother set up a GoFundMe to assist with his medical costs, noting that his hospitalization was completely unexpected.
Tributes Pour In for Legendary Rapper
Meanwhile, fans flooded the comments with condolences and tributes for Young Bleed.
One fan wrote, “Young Bleed was the most humble and down to earth person I ever met. He was a real one.”
Another commented, “RIP YOUNG BLEED. Your father was a real icon, smooth with it on the mic.”
Someone noted, “He was just on stage! May the strength of God be with you and your family.”
A pioneer of Baton Rouge hip-hop, Young Bleed rose to prominence in the late 1990s, earning recognition for his collaboration with Master P on the 1997 soundtrack “I’m Bout It.” In 1998, his album, “My Balls & My Word,” dominated the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 when it was released under Master P’s No Limit label.
