Young Bleed, the Baton Rouge Hip-Hop pioneer behind My Balls and My Word, died from problems of a mind aneurysm, his publicist confirmed Monday.

Young Bleed, the Baton Rouge lyricist who helped outline Louisiana Hip-Hop within the late Nineties along with his storytelling type and early collaborations with Master P, has died following problems from a mind aneurysm, in keeping with his son. He was 50.

“Rip to the biggest legend I kno…. Young bleed!!!” he wrote within the caption. “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.”

Born Glenn Clifton Jr., Young Bleed rose to prominence beneath the No Limit banner along with his 1998 album My Balls and My Word, which peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard 200 and have become one of many label’s signature releases. The mission featured the regional hit “How Ya Do Dat,” a collaboration with C-Loc and Master P that helped carry Baton Rouge’s rap scene to nationwide consideration.

Bleed collapsed in Las Vegas final week following his efficiency on the Cash Money vs. No Limit Verzuz occasion at ComplexCon. He was positioned on a ventilator after being identified with a mind aneurysm attributable to inner bleeding.

Bleed had continued performing and releasing unbiased initiatives by way of his Trapdoor Entertainment imprint, sustaining a cult following for his Southern-fried storytelling and soulful supply.

On social media, tributes poured in from Louisiana artists who credited him with opening doorways for Baton Rouge Hip-Hop lengthy earlier than the rise of figures like Boosie Badazz and Kevin Gates.

Funeral particulars haven’t been introduced.

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