Rapper Young Bleed has died at the age of 51. The hip-hop star’s eldest son, Ty’Gee Ramon Clifton, announced the shocking news in an Instagram post on Monday, the New York Post reported.

Known for blending poetic street storytelling with the raw spirit of Louisiana hip hop, Young Bleed’s influence extended far beyond his No Limit days. His voice carried the grit, rhythm, and soul of the South with a sound that helped shape a generation of rap music.