Glenn Clifton Jr., the rapper known as Young Bleed, died on Nov. 1 from complications related to a brain aneurysm, his eldest child, Ty'Gee Ramon Clifton, confirmed on social media. The announcement came after the artist was hospitalized days earlier following a collapse at an afterparty and required emergency treatment in an intensive care unit.
Young Bleed was taken to the hospital after collapsing at an afterparty in the days following his appearance at a ComplexCon Cash Money Verzuz performance. Family members said he required emergency care and was placed in the ICU. Relatives described the aneurysm as sudden and unexpected, and they noted that Clifton had been managing high blood pressure with medication and had not experienced recurring hospitalizations prior to the incident.
Ty'Gee Ramon Clifton used an Instagram Reel to confirm his father's death and to address misinformation circulating online, saying the family wanted to clear false narratives. In posts from family members, including the confirmation from Ty'Gee, the phrase "gained his wings" was used to announce the passing. Family posts also list surviving children among his immediate family, identifying sons and three daughters.
Young Bleed rose to prominence in the late 1990s. His 1998 debut album, My Balls and My Word, was certified gold, and he scored hits such as "How Ya Do That." Over the course of his career he maintained a presence in hip-hop circles, culminating in recent live appearances that included the ComplexCon Cash Money Verzuz event.
Following the announcement, family members asked for privacy as they processed the loss. His sister, Teedra Johnson-Spears, requested space for the family in the wake of his death, and fellow artist Master P publicly called for prayers. Members of the family have emphasized the sudden nature of the aneurysm and indicated plans by relatives, including Ty'Gee, to learn more about aneurysms in its aftermath.
The death and its circumstances have prompted attention both to Young Bleed’s musical legacy and to the medical factors surrounding brain aneurysms. For now, the family’s immediate requests for privacy stand as they continue to respond to the loss and address questions raised by the events that led to his hospitalization and subsequent death. Ty'Gee Ramon Clifton has said he intends to research aneurysms further as the family seeks to understand what happened.