American rapper Young Bleed has died at the age of 51 after suffering a brain aneurysm, his family has confirmed.
The rapper, whose real name was Glenn Clifton Jr., passed away on Saturday, November 1, days after collapsing in Las Vegas and being taken to the hospital.
Young Bleed, from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, rose to fame in the 1990s with hits like How You Do That. He released nine albums during his career and was part of the rap group Concentration Camp.
His son, Ty’Gee Ramon Clifton, announced the news in an emotional video on Instagram. “As of November 1st, my dad gained his wings,” he said. “I know a lot of people were concerned for him, but I’m here to confirm that he has passed away. My dad didn’t have major health issues — these are just chapters in life.”
Ty’Gee added that his father had been managing high blood pressure and was taking medication, but the aneurysm caused bleeding in the brain, which led to his death.
Young Bleed’s mother has launched a GoFundMe page to help cover medical and funeral costs. She described the tragedy as “completely unexpected” and said it had “turned our world upside down.”
Young Bleed’s 1998 track How You Do That with rapper C-Loc became a major hit, reaching the top of Billboard’s R&B and Hip-Hop charts.
