Glenn Clifton Jr., known as Young Bleed, was recognized for his hit single "How You Do Dat" and his connection to No Limit Records. He performed at the Cash Money - No Limit Verzuz concert in Las Vegas on October 25. Shortly after, he was hospitalized following a collapse.
His family reports that after the show, Clifton celebrated with friends and performed again, but he collapsed as the night ended. His mother, Florida Allen, revealed he suffered a brain aneurysm that led to cardiac arrest.
"Before they could get to him, he was out of oxygen for a while, and that's when they told us that he had no life in the brain," Allen said.
Clifton passed away on November 1 at age 51, survived by his mother and five children.
"Nobody ever expected him to, you know, not come home; he's never not done that," said Clifton's son, Ty'Gee Clifton.
Prior to his death, the family mentioned Clifton had no significant health problems besides high blood pressure.
"I'm going to miss him, I'm not mad because he is gone, he left doing what he loved doing," Allen said.
Young Bleed began his rap career in Baton Rouge as part of the hip-hop group "Concentration Camp," formed in 1995.
Summary: Young Bleed, a Baton Rouge rapper known for his 1990s hits, died at 51 from a brain aneurysm shortly after performing, leaving behind family and a legacy in hip-hop.