Rapper Young Bleed has passed away at the age of 51 following a brain aneurysm, his son has announced.
The artist, born Glenn Clifton Jr., died on Saturday, November 1, just days after collapsing in Las Vegas and being rushed to the hospital.
Young Bleed rose to fame in the 1990s and was best known for tracks like How You Do That. Over the course of his career, the Baton Rouge native released nine studio albums and cemented his place in Southern hip-hop.
His son, Ty’Gee Ramon Clifton, confirmed the news in an emotional Instagram video captioned: “RIP to the biggest legend I know.”
Speaking to fans, he said: “As of November 1, my dad gained his wings. This is a tough topic for me… but I’m here to clear up a lot of false narratives.”
He continued: “With him being a legend worldwide, a lot of people were concerned and unsure of what they heard. So I’m here to confirm, as his oldest child, that he has gained his wings.”
Ty’Gee added that his father had just turned 51 and did not suffer from any major health problems apart from high blood pressure, for which he took medication. “Once he collapsed, he did pass from the aneurysm—the bleed to the brain,” he explained.
Young Bleed’s mother has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover medical and funeral costs. She said the situation was “completely unexpected and has turned our world upside down.”
A prominent figure in the 90s rap scene, Young Bleed was a member of the group Concentration Camp. His collaboration with C-Loc, How You Do That, topped Billboard’s R&B and Hip-Hop Albums chart.
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