Baton Rouge and No Limit rapper Glenn 'Young Bleed' Clifton Jr. dies, leaves hip hop legacy

Baton Rouge Rapper Glenn "Young Bleed" Clifton Jr. Dies, Leaves Hip Hop Legacy

Glenn "Young Bleed" Clifton Jr., a pioneering rapper from Baton Rouge, passed away after suffering a brain aneurysm in Las Vegas. He had recently performed with No Limit Records at the No Limit vs. Cash Money Verzuz event on October 25 and collapsed later that night at an after-party.

Early Career and Rise to Fame

Before artists like Boosie, Kevin Gates, and NBA YoungBoy came onto the scene, Young Bleed was the defining Baton Rouge rapper of the 1990s. Alongside his group, Concentration Camp—featuring C-Loc and Happy Perez—he helped create the city’s distinctive musical style.

Bleed first gained major recognition with the 1997 single "How You Do Dat," a collaboration with C-Loc. Following the track’s success, he signed with No Limit/Priority Records. Master P later re-released the single in 1998, and it achieved platinum status.

Legacy and Family

Born on June 6, 1974, in Baton Rouge, Clifton was known by many as "Tank" and "Bleed." Though his career took him across the world, he always returned home to his roots. His son, Ty'Gee Ramon Clifton, still lives in Baton Rouge and remembers his father fondly.

“I always will love and respect him. He was definitely a man of honor. He's my role model. He's the reason I literally walk and talk the way that I do.” — Ty'Gee Clifton

Ty'Gee described his father, despite his fame, simply as “Dad.” Young Bleed’s life and music continue to influence rap culture in Baton Rouge and beyond.

Author’s Summary

Glenn “Young Bleed” Clifton Jr., a Baton Rouge hip hop pioneer, died of a brain aneurysm after performing in Las Vegas, leaving behind a powerful musical legacy and a devoted family.

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NOLA.com NOLA.com — 2025-11-05

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