Glenn Clifton Jr., known to fans as Young Bleed, has died at the age of 51 after suffering complications from a brain aneurysm. The Baton Rouge rapper passed away on November 1, 2025, following a week-long hospitalization, according to his son Ty’Gee Ramon Clifton.
🎤 A Southern Hip-Hop Pioneer
Young Bleed rose to prominence in the late 1990s as part of Master P’s No Limit Records, helping put Baton Rouge’s rap scene on the national map. His breakout hit, “How Ya Do Dat”, featured on the soundtrack for Master P’s 1997 film I’m Bout It, and climbed to the top of Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop charts the following year.
He released nine studio albums over his career, including My Balls and My Word (1998), which sold over half a million copies. He later founded his own label, Trap Door Entertainment, and continued mentoring younger artists while staying true to his Southern roots.
🏥 Sudden Health Crisis
Young Bleed collapsed at an afterparty following a performance in Las Vegas. He was placed on a ventilator and spent a week in the hospital before passing away. His son clarified that while the rapper had high blood pressure, he was otherwise healthy and took medication regularly.
The family launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover medical and burial expenses, with Young Bleed’s mother describing the situation as “completely unexpected and has turned our world upside down”.
💬 Tributes and Legacy
Ty’Gee Clifton paid tribute to his father on Instagram, writing: “Rip to the biggest legend I kno…. Young Bleed!!! Love u Dad so much and will definitely miss u… but imma carry the torch from here I got u.”
Master P also honored his former collaborator, posting: “@snoopdogg and I was just talking about how we have to love each other while we here!”
Young Bleed’s influence extended beyond music—he was a symbol of hustle, independence, and Southern pride. His storytelling and lyrical style earned praise for its depth and authenticity, with critics noting his ability to “weave a universal story of hustle and struggle”.
Young Bleed’s death marks the loss of a foundational voice in Southern hip-hop, but his legacy lives on through his music, his family, and the artists he inspired.