Tupac's Outlawz member Young Noble Dies: Cause of death revealed

Young Noble, whose real name is Rufus Lee Cooper III, shockingly passed away at the age of 47.

Young, who was chosen by the co-founder Tupac himself before his death in 1996, remained associated with Outlawz group till his death.

The sad passing was announced by a fellow member of the gang E.D.I Mean, the Dear Mama hitmaker’s cousin, that the American rapper passed away on Friday.

E.D.I wrote on his Instagram page: “My brother and partner of 30 years took his life this morning. Rest in Power Rufus Young Noble Cooper.”

He reminded his fans in the announcement about “mental illness” being a real battle and advised everyone to keep a “CHECK IN ON YO UR FOLKS!”

Although the deceased musician recently participated in a basketball game, it was reported by TMZ that the rapper committed suicide in Atlanta, Georgia by shooting himself.

However, the source noted that the Breathin’ crooner showed no signs of being unwell.

Previously, Young expressed gratefulness “for a second chance” on social media after surviving a severe heart attack in 2021.

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The 47-year-old singer was present at the hospital when Tupac was fighting between life and death after a fatal shooting incident. He was the last to become the member of the group in early 1996.

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