After a week of speculation and online rumors surrounding the death of Louisiana rap legend Young Bleed , the news was confirmed by his eldest child, Ty Gee Ramon Clifton, in a heartfelt social media post.
On Monday (Nov. 3), Clifton revealed that his father had passed two days earlier, on Saturday (Nov. 1). According to Ty Gee, the revered lyricist suffered a brain aneurysm shortly after his electric appearance at the No Limit and Cash Money Verzuz battle , where he sent the crowd into a frenzy with a performance reminiscent of his prime years.
For many younger fans, that Verzuz appearance served as a powerful reintroduction to a figure who played a pivotal role in shaping Southern rap’s golden age.
Viewers born in the new millennium may not have been privy to Young Bleed’s his

Vibe

BRProud
Associated Press US News
Raw Story
Reuters US Top
Associated Press Top News
AlterNet
Law & Crime
PBS NewsHour Video