Young Noble
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Rufus Lee Cooper III (March 21, 1978 – July 4, 2025), also known by his stage name Young Noble, was an American rapper and member of Tupac Shakur's rap group Outlawz. He died by suicide on July 4, 2025.
Infobox
Born
Rufus Lee Cooper III(1978-03-21)March 21, 1978Sierra Madre, California, U.S.
Origin
Montclair, New Jersey, U.S.
Died
July 4, 2025(2025-07-04) (aged 47)Snellville, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
West Coast hip-hop
Occupation
Rapper
Years active
1996–2025
Labels
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Formerly of
Outlawz
Tables
· Filmography
2002
Outlawz: Worldwide
Role(s)
himself
Notes
Documentary DVD
Chorchyp: The Way of the Samurai
Role(s)
himself
Notes
Documentary
2013
Napoleon: Life of an Outlaw
Role(s)
himself
Notes
Documentary DVD
Bound by Blood
Role(s)
–
Notes
Motion picture debut
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2002 | Outlawz: Worldwide | himself | Documentary DVD |
| 2002 | Chorchyp: The Way of the Samurai | himself | Documentary |
| 2013 | Napoleon: Life of an Outlaw | himself | Documentary DVD |
| Bound by Blood | – | Motion picture debut | |
| 2017 | All Eyez on Me | himself | Motion picture debut |
References
- ASCAPhttps://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/search/workID/885120598
- "Biography: Outlawz"https://www.allmusic.com/artist/p351986/biography
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2025/music/news/young-noble-dead-tupac-collaborator-outlawz-member-1236447621/
- Young Noble Tells All — Speaks On 2Pac, Nas, Snoop Dogg, Yaki Kadafi & Fatal Death & All Controversyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gB24bd797v0
- People.comhttps://people.com/young-noble-dead-outlawz-rapper-tupac-shakur-collaborator-was-47-11766954
- Yahoo Newshttps://uk.news.yahoo.com/outlawz-rapper-young-noble-dead-231900475.html
- nj.comhttps://www.nj.com/entertainment/2025/07/nj-rapper-young-noble-of-tupac-group-outlawz-hail-mary-dies-at-47.html
- 2paclegacy.nethttps://2paclegacy.net/recording-date-of-tupacs-songs/#1996
- Tupac Epic Performance, EDI's102 Fever, Young Noble Replaces Hussein Fatal - Full videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaBLyVNKUJY
- Nas - If I Ruled the World (Imagine That) (Official HD Video) ft. Lauryn Hillhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlp-IIG9ApU
- 2Pac Live at the House of Blues - Troublesome 96 & Hit 'em Up (Feat.Outlawz)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saBc2Bw9Ih4
- Young Noble Tells His Life Story In His Last Interview (RIP)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I8uMEKvaWs
- Nas’ Unreleased Tupac Diss Surfaceshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLh_uVNMUmE
- Nas - Real Niggas (Unreleased 2Pac Diss)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4smahXj1PQ
- Nas Ft. Mary J Blige, Noreaga, Nature & Femme Fatale - Firm Biz (2Pac Diss)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj3kz0soG8c
- www.shakur.faithweb.comhttp://www.shakur.faithweb.com/Outlawz/Lyrics.html
- Outlawz - Freestyle On Rap Cityhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PomH9Lplgp4
- EUTHANASIAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0LCzBYOqBE
- TMZhttps://www.tmz.com/2025/07/08/outlawz-young-noble-dead-by-suicide/
- TMZhttps://www.tmz.com/2025/07/04/outlawz-member-young-noble-dead/
- AllHipHophttps://allhiphop.com/news/outlawz-member-young-noble-dead-by-suicide-at-age-47/
- EDI Mean Interview: Talks Young Noble Tragedyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqkFrVzLGsU
- "iTunes - Music - 3rd Eye View by Young Noble"https://music.apple.com/us/album/3rd-eye-view/1479258660
- Lucky Number 7. Spotify.https://open.spotify.com/album/3jJfv18AmpmrMOrOzHLgPR
- Positive Vibes Only. Spotify.https://open.spotify.com/album/3Zo7beAfN4fusdgeAWedjd
- The Last Outlaw. Spotify.https://open.spotify.com/album/0BdJAXEoZxZrENcz0VwLG2