No Limit Rapper Young Bleed Passes Away at 51

Young Bleed, the influential Louisiana rapper associated with No Limit Records, has passed away at the age of 51. His son, Ty’Gee Ramon Clifton, confirmed the news through an emotional Instagram Reel, revealing that Young Bleed died on Saturday, November 1. His death follows a hospitalization due to a brain aneurysm, which occurred after he participated in a Verzuz event featuring members of No Limit and Cash Money Records.

Early Life and Music Career

Born Glenn Reed Clifton Jr. in Baton Rouge, Young Bleed began his rap journey at just nine years old. As a teenager, he started selling tapes and gained recognition with the local hip-hop group Concentration Camp, founded by rapper C-Loc.

Breakthrough with No Limit Records

Young Bleed’s career took a significant turn when his verse on C-Loc’s track “A Fool” caught the attention of Master P, the founder of No Limit Records. Master P remixed the song for his 1997 film I’m Bout It, renaming it “How Ya Do Dat.” This led to Young Bleed signing with the influential label.

• Debut Album: Young Bleed released his debut album, My Balls and My Word, in 1998. The album achieved remarkable success, selling over 500,000 copies and topping the Billboard Hip-Hop/R&B chart.
• Subsequent Work: In 1999, he recorded My Own under No Limit’s distributor, Priority Records, before parting ways with the company.

Later Career and Legacy

After leaving Priority Records, Young Bleed temporarily adopted the moniker Young Bleed Carleone. In 2002, he released Vintage under his own label, Da’tention Home Records. Throughout his career, he remained prolific, frequently collaborating with emerging artists and inspiring a new generation of hip-hop musicians.

• Notable Releases:
  • Rise Thru da Ranks (2005) – Released through Earner Tugh.
  • Once Upon a Time in Amedica (2007) – Dropped with West Coast Mafia Records.
  • Dare’ Iza’ God (2022) – His final album released before his passing.

Young Bleed also established Trap Door Entertainment in 2010 and produced four albums under this label. Critics praised his work for emphasizing the struggles of street life, showcasing his unique style and storytelling ability.

Young Bleed’s impact on the hip-hop scene, particularly in Louisiana, will be remembered by fans and fellow artists alike. His talent and contributions to music have solidified his place in the history of rap, making his untimely passing a significant loss.