Outlawz Rapper Young Noble Dies at 47

Young Noble, born Rufus Lee Cooper III and longtime member of Tupac Shakur's Outlawz rap group, died at age 47 from an apparent suicide in Atlanta, as confirmed by fellow Outlawz member E.D.I. Mean. Noble joined the Outlawz in 1996, making his debut on Tupac's posthumous album 'The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory,' and continued to contribute to the group's legacy after the deaths of Shakur and co-founder Yaki Kadafi. Over his career, Noble released multiple solo projects, with his last album 'Outlaw University' released in 2023, and collaborated with artists such as Layzie Bone and Krayzie Bone. He survived a serious heart attack in 2021 and was open about his health struggles and the importance of mental health. Tributes from peers, collaborators, and Tupac Shakur's estate Instagram account have poured in, highlighting Noble's influence and the mental health challenges faced in the industry. The Outlawz and his associates have requested privacy as they grieve.