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1978
DIED
2025
Young Noble Obituary
Rapper Young Noble died July 4, 2025, in Atlanta at the age of 47.
Born Rufus Lee Cooper III was a member of Outlawz, the hip hop group co-founded by Tupac Shakur.
Young Noble is being remembered for his collaborations with 2Pac and with members of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.
By Legacy News Staff
(Image: Robin Marchant/Getty Images)
31 Entries
JK
August 7, 2025
I´m so sorry for your heartbreaking loss. He was so young and full of life. His music touched millions of people´s lives. He lives on in the hearts and minds of so many. He will be deeply missed by many.
Raishawn Robinson
August 1, 2025
MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILIES AND FRIENDS.
Ryan jardine
July 19, 2025
Rest easy my dude, Your memory and music will always live on
Joseph Redding
July 19, 2025
Rest in power my guy! O4L... Walking with Jesus now...
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Tom Berbas
July 18, 2025
My deepest condolences to Young Noble´s family, friends, and fans. His talent, words, and spirit left a lasting mark in music and in the hearts of so many. May his legacy continue to inspire, and may his loved ones find comfort and strength in this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Tom Berbas
Nycole & Toni Washington
July 18, 2025
Thank you for sharing your talents to the world. Your family, friends and fans are heartbroken! My condolences to your family. Rest well Mr. Cooper
Alex, NW jersey
July 18, 2025
Thank you so much for your music and your intellect, and the words you spit out ahead of your time, old soul see you at the crossroads rest well good night
Yaaqob Abrams
July 17, 2025
May Gods love, forgiveness, peace and blessings be upon you Young Noble and your family. You all have my sincere prayers and condolences.
Tayne Dense
July 17, 2025
Sure that people we love respect care for believe in keep you in our paths and hearts hidden forever underneath inside on top side to side written in blood a spirit monumenteal
Marked for death the wrath of a
OUTLAW YOUNG NOBLE LIVES IN US
Tyrell Jenkins
July 16, 2025
Rest In Peace Noble, O4L
Nita
July 15, 2025
My Friend Noble you will truly be missed but never forgotten. My heart is broken but peace is present knowing your no longer wondering about the what ifs for tomorrow. Love you friend Rest in Peace
Cassandra "Caramel/Cmel" Baldwin
July 15, 2025
I miss you dearly, my sweet friend. I pray that you´re at peace and that you know just how loved you are and will always be.
Cassandra "Caramel/Cmel" Baldwin
July 15, 2025
I miss you dearly, my sweet friend. I pray that you´re at peace and that you know just how loved you and will always be.
Mas Kensenhuis
July 14, 2025
Yo R.I.P. my brother , last time we spoke was in Rotterdam in the Netherlands, you was in good spirit , sad to hear this news
Benita Haynes
July 14, 2025
This is so sad I named my son after him Clayton Noble Haynes
TASHA E
July 13, 2025
Rufus (NOBLE)
You Was One Of My Close Friends, We Spoke Often And I Will Forever Cherish All The Memories, You Allowed Yourself To Be Open With Me About Your Life, You Love Your Daughter CECE More Than Anything In This WORLD, My Deepest Condolences Is With Your Family, I Pray God Grace Give You All Strength During This Difficult Time, Rufus (NOBLE) Will Sincerely Be Missed, Someone So Kind And Special Can Never Be Forgotten.
TASHA E (MISSTINY)
Melissa P.
July 13, 2025
I will miss you, just as I miss Tupac. I pray your soul is in peace. My prayers for healing, understanding, and strength to your family.
Brandon Pennington
July 12, 2025
Peace In Paradise Young Noble
Kennybech
July 12, 2025
My favorite outlaw a legend
Mark Woodard
July 12, 2025
Soilder in peace big noble
Gianncarlo Montenegro
July 11, 2025
Appreciate u in my life Young Noble Outlawz 4 Life -ur friend Carlos (Trapflix)
Jeffrey Coles
July 10, 2025
REST IN PEACE MR RUFUS I HOPE YOU'VE FOUND PEACE THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT MUSIC & MEMORIES YOU WONT BE FORGOTTEN PRAYERS TO YOUR FAMILY
JAI KOLE
-Baltimore Md
2Pac Unlimited
July 10, 2025
I'll promise you that you didn't die in vain and I will keep The Outlawz legacy alive as I have done for 2Pac for decades..Thug in Peace Young Noble..
Michael Hoagland
July 10, 2025
RIP Noble
Lamont Lofland
July 10, 2025
You carried the torch well and maybe some would notice your light was shining. You are one of the greats with a legacy.
Alexis Jaye Feliciano
July 10, 2025
Tell Kadafi and fatal I said hi and I miss pac & you & Kadafi & fatal
RiSiNG PHoeN7X
July 9, 2025
Please give your Mom, my Mom, Tupac, Kadafi, Fatal, & my Rayford big hugs from me
Linda McKenzie Adams
July 9, 2025
Rip
MB
July 9, 2025
Saddened to hear of Young Nobles´ death! Sincere condolences to family and friends.
Elizabeth Bell
July 8, 2025
RIP Young Noble
DE
July 7, 2025
Heartfelt sympathy to Young Noble family and friends during this time of grief and sorrow. May Almighty God comfort and strengthen you all in the coming days, months and years. Also may the fond memories always be remembered.
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