Shortly after participating in the Cash Money Records vs No Limit Records Verzuz Battle, rapper Young Bleed was rushed to the hospital after suffering a medical emergency.
Reports began to flood news outlets and social media, revealing that Young Bleed suffered a brain aneurysm on Saturday, October 25. A young lady identifying herself as Young Bleed’s sister posted a statement online informing fans that he is currently in the ICU. His mother is asking for privacy while she is by her son’s side during this difficult time. She is also requesting that fans refrain from posting R.I.P. online after fake news quickly spread that he had passed away.
Young Bleed was born Glenn Clifton Jr. in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He came up during a time when the South was fighting for hip-hop recognition. Long before social media, he made a name for himself through mixtapes, word of mouth, and grinding to build his brand.
His breakout moment came when Master P and No Limit Records picked up his underground anthem “How Ya Do Dat,” a collaboration with C-Loc. The track’s bounce and Bleed’s signature flow caught national attention, becoming a Southern street anthem.
The song laid the foundation for Bleed’s 1998 debut album, My Balls & My Word, released through No Limit / Priority Records. Backed by Beats by the Pound, the record debuted at #10 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart, eventually going Gold. It was the kind of debut that stamped his name into hip-hop history.
After his debut success, Bleed released My Own (1999), collaborating with Too $hort and Daz Dillinger. Though the follow-up didn’t reach the commercial peaks of his debut, it showcased his growth as both an artist and storyteller.
As the 2000s rolled in, Bleed released music through West Coast Mafia Records with C-Bo and later through his own channels. Projects like Rise Thru da Ranks and Once Upon a Time in Amedica reflected his commitment to staying authentic, even without major-label backing.
In 2011, he resurfaced under Strange Music’s Strange Lane imprint with Preserved, a project that proved he still had the same lyrical sharpness that made him a legend.
Young Bleed is more than a rapper; he is a trailblazer. Before the world knew about big names like Boosie, Webbie, or Kevin Gates, Bleed was putting the cities of Baton Rouge and New Orleans on hip-hop’s radar.
Even as the industry shifted, Bleed never abandoned his roots. His sound and style stayed the same and remain timeless.
The rapper is reportedly on a ventilator, but his vitals are stable and he is showing some signs of improvement. Though Young Bleed is not out of the woods yet, his family is confident that he will recover. His mother has launched a GoFundMe to help with his medical expenses.
As the continued prayers and well wishes flood social media for Young Bleed, The Fleet Mag team is also praying that the hip hop legend makes a complete, speedy recovery and returns to the stage stronger than ever.