Young Bleed, a Baton Rouge rap pioneer and one of Master P’s original No Limit Soldiers, has died at 51 from issues associated to a mind aneurysm.

Young Bleed’s son, Ty’Gee Ramon, confirmed the loss of life on Monday in an Instagram publish, describing the loss as “unreal” and promising to proceed his father’s legacy. “My father gained his wings,” he wrote.

Born Glenn Clifton Jr., Young Bleed was hospitalized in late October after performing on the Cash Money Verzuz No Limit occasion at ComplexCon. His son mentioned the rapper had no historical past of significant sickness however had been managing hypertension.

“It was a natural thing,” Ty’Gee mentioned of the medical emergency that led to his father’s loss of life.

Tameka Long, recognized professionally as Madamm Meek and the mom of the rapper’s youngest son, mentioned he suffered a mind aneurysm attributable to inside bleeding. He was positioned on a ventilator within the intensive care unit as medical doctors tried to stabilize him. His mom later confirmed that the hospitalization had been surprising, launching a GoFundMe marketing campaign to assist with medical bills.

RIP Young Bleed

Young Bleed rose to prominence within the late Nineties as a part of the No Limit Records roster, which helped outline Southern rap throughout its business rise. His breakout single, “How Ya Do Dat,” a collaboration with Master P and C-Loc, appeared on the I’m Bout It soundtrack in 1997 and have become a regional anthem.

His debut album, My Balls and My Word, launched in 1998 beneath No Limit, reached No. 10 on the Billboard 200 and was licensed gold, solidifying his place among the many South’s most distinctive voices. Known for his gravelly tone, reflective storytelling, and melodic phrasing, Young Bleed’s music bridged the rawness of avenue rap with a poetic Southern sensibility.

In later years, he continued releasing impartial initiatives whereas mentoring youthful Baton Rouge artists. Friends and collaborators described him as humble and deeply dedicated to his craft.

Young Bleed’s loss of life marks the lack of a key determine in Louisiana’s musical historical past. His affect, his son mentioned, will endure by way of his recordings and the neighborhood he impressed.