Baton Rouge Rap Icon Glenn 'Young Bleed' Clifton Jr. Passes Away
Glenn "Young Bleed" Clifton Jr., a prominent Baton Rouge rapper of the 1990s, died after suffering a brain aneurysm in Las Vegas. Known for shaping the Baton Rouge sound, Young Bleed was a key figure before stars like Boosie, Kevin Gates, and NBA Youngboy emerged.
Career and Legacy
Young Bleed gained recognition with the 1997 single "How You Do Dat," which he released alongside his rap group, Concentration Camp, featuring C-Loc and Happy Perez. This track led to his signing with No Limit/Priority Records.
After joining No Limit in 1998, Master P re-released "How You Do Dat," which went platinum, cementing Clifton's place in hip hop history. He performed until shortly before his death, including an appearance with No Limit at the No Limit vs. Cash Money Verzuz event on October 25, where he collapsed at an after-party.
Personal Life and Impact
Born on June 6, 1974, in Baton Rouge, Clifton was also known by the nicknames "Tank" and "Bleed." Despite his global performances, he remained deeply connected to his hometown.
"I always will love and respect him. He was definitely a man of honor. He's my role model," said his eldest son, Ty'Gee Ramon Clifton, who considers his father a major influence. "He's the reason I literally walk and talk the way that I do."
Clifton was only 17 when Ty'Gee was born, and while Young Bleed was widely known in the hip hop community, to his son he was simply "Dad."
Tribute
Young Bleed leaves behind a lasting legacy as a pioneer of Baton Rouge hip hop and an inspiration to his family and fans alike.