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New York Post
10-07-2025
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- New York Post
Outlawz rapper Young Noble, who collaborated with Tupac Shakur, dead at 47 as Snoop Dogg leads tributes
Rapper Young Noble, who belonged to the hip-hop group Outlawz, has died at age 47. The musician, who was a frequent collaborator of the late rapper Tupac Shakur, died by suicide in Atlanta on July 4, TMZ reported. A GoFundMe has since been launched by his family to raise funds for funeral expenses. Advertisement 4 Rapper Young Noble, who belonged to the hip-hop group Outlawz, has died at age 47. @young_noble/Instagram The Post has reached out to the Atlanta Police Department for comment. Following the news of Young Noble's death, rapper Snoop Dogg led tributes to Noble, whose real name was Rufus Lee Cooper III, on social media. Advertisement 'DAMN Mental health is real,' wrote Snoop, who was on Death Row Records with Noble and Shakur in the lead up to his 1996 death. The 'Drop It Like It's Hot' hitmaker, 53, shared the post on his Instagram Story to Shakur and Outlawz's track, 'The Good Die Young.' Elsewhere, musician Damien 'Big Percy' Roderick paid his respects to the late rapper, writing, 'Damn @outlawznation @theoutlawzofficial REST EASY HOMIE @young_noble wish I could change our last call we had DAMN PRAYERS UP.' 4 The musician, who was a frequent collaborator of the late rapper Tupac Shakur, died by suicide in Atlanta on July 4. @young_noble/Instagram Advertisement Fellow Outlawz member E.D.I. Mean also shared a heartfelt tribute about his former groupmate. 'Today I got some of the worst and unexpected news imaginable,' he wrote on Instagram. 'My brother and partner for over 30 years took his life this morning. Rest in Power Rufus Young Noble Cooper.' He added that he's in 'no shape to talk about this right now.' 4 Young Noble joined Outlawz in 1996 after being personally selected by Shakur. Getty Images Advertisement 'Mental illness is a real battle being fought by so many. CHECK ON UR FOLKS!' he wrote. He captioned the heartbreaking post, 'I'm at a loss for words. 💔' Snoop rushed to the comments section, writing, 'Damn cuz 🙏🏾. 🕊️. Sending prayers to the family,' as co-founder and former CEO of Death Row Records Suge Knight's son, Suge J. Knight, wrote, '🙏🏽 Long Live a Legend.' The rapper joined Outlawz in 1996 after being personally selected by Shakur, who put the group together in 1995. He was the last member to join the popular hip-hop group. The group signed with Death Row Records in 1997 following Shakur's death and remained on the label until 1999. He went on to collaborate with the 'Changes' hitmaker on a total of four tracks on Shakur's 1996 album 'The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory,' including the hit song 'Hail Mary.' As for his solo music, Noble released the 'Noble Justice' album in 2002, followed by 'Son of God' in 2012. Advertisement 4 The group signed with Death Row Records in 1997 following Shakur's death and remained on the label until 1999. @young_noble/Instagram In his final social media post before his untimely death, Noble shared a message on Instagram that read, 'You're not reading this by accident. This is your confirmation. You're going to make it. No matter what it looks like right now.' 'God is going to send blessings, solutions, healing, love, and positive change your way. So hold on, be strong and don't give up. You are next in line for your miracle,' his June 22 post added. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or are experiencing a mental health crisis and live in New York City, you can call 888-NYC-WELL for free and confidential crisis counseling. If you live outside the five boroughs, you can dial 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or go to
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Caitlyn Jenner's Manager Sophia Hutchins Dies at 29 (Reports)
Caitlyn Jenner's manager Sophia Hutchins died in an ATV accident in Malibu on Wednesday, TMZ, People and multiple other outlets have reported. She was 29. Hutchins was pronounced dead at the site of the accident Wednesday morning, law enforcement and family sources told TMZ, which reported that Hutchins was riding the ATV on the road where Jenner lives when she hit the bumper of a moving car, forcing the ATV over the shoulder and 350 feet down into a ravine. More from The Hollywood Reporter Young Noble, Member of Tupac Shakur's Outlawz Rap Group, Dies at 47 Julian McMahon, Australian Actor Known for 'Nip/Tuck' and 'Fantastic Four' Movies, Dies at 56 Mark Snow, 'The X-Files' Theme Song Composer, Dies at 78 The people in the car were not injured. Hutchins and Jenner met around the time the former Olympian came out as a transgender woman and became close friends, so much so that there were rumors the two were romantically involved, which Hutchins strongly denied in a 2019 New York Times profile. 'We were never romantically involved,' she said matter-of-factly, the Times reported, saying tabloid reports of a relationship between her and Jenner continued, 'because we weren't addressing it.' She added, 'I don't feel a need to address my sex life, quite frankly, unless I want to.' Hutchins and Jenner met through the former's makeup artist at a photo shoot, Hutchins told the Times. 'Having a similar sense of humor, we spent the entire time laughing and ended up meeting for brunch, and we've been great friends ever since,' she said, later explaining that she saw an opportunity to guide Jenner's business endeavors. 'I saw nobody was managing her, and there were all these people taking massive advantage,' she told the Times. 'And I was saying, 'Caitlyn, if I don't step in here and start managing you, you're going to go broke.'' During her senior year at Pepperdine, Hutchins beccame Jenner's manager and moved into her Malibu home, the Times reported. In a statement via her publicist shared with the Times in 2019, Jenner called Hutchins her 'best friend, family and confidant.' 'She is one of the top minds in her field,' she added. 'Her value in my life is undeniable. The sky is the limit with her entrepreneurial spirit.' Hutchins, who reportedly served as executive director and CEO of Jenner's eponymous trans activism foundation, like Jenner, was a transgender woman, opening up about taking a semester off to transition when she was a student at Pepperdine. 'I've always had the question of 'Do I want to transition from male to female?'' Hutchins was quoted in the interview with Pepperdine student newspaper Graphic. 'I never thought a lot about doing it until I got into college because I was able to break away from my family and started to establish my own identity.' Though she told the Times in 2019 that she regrets that interview. 'Had I not done that interview, I never would have come out,' she said. 'I would just live my life. Now people can't really see past the trans thing.' Originally from the Seattle area, Hutchins founded the sunscreen company Lumasol and served as a surrogate for President Trump's 2024 campaign. She made a number of television appearances on his behalf and posed with him in photos posted to her Instagram account, including one from February 2024. 'The energy, passion and commitment for our movement to Save America has never been greater! We will never give up!' Hutchins captioned the image. She and Jenner also attended the Starlight Ball as part of the festivities tied to Trump's second inauguration. The Hollywood Reporter has reached out to reps for Hutchins and Jenner. Best of The Hollywood Reporter From 'Party in the U.S.A.' to 'Born in the U.S.A.': 20 of America's Most Patriotic (and Un-Patriotic) Musical Offerings Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Most Notable Deaths of 2025
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tupac Shakur collaborator Young Noble dead at 47
Tupac Shakur collaborator Young Noble has died. The 47-year-old rapper – whose real name was Rufus Lee Cooper III - was a member of hip-hop group Outlawz and frequently collaborated with Shakur before his death in 1996. E.D.I. Mean, a fellow Outlawz member, confirmed his death on Instagram on Friday (04.07.25) and wrote: 'Today I got some of the worst and unexpected news imaginable. My brother and partner for over 30 years took his life this morning. Rest in Power Rufus Young Noble Cooper. 'I obviously am in no shape to talk about this right now so PLEASE give his family and I some time to process this. Mental illness is a real battle being fought by so many. CHECK ON YOUR FOLKS!' Musician Damien 'Big Percy Roderick wrote: 'Damn @outlawznation @theoutlawzofficial REST EASY HOMIE @young_noble wish I could change our last call we had DAMN PRAYERS UP." And, Snoop Dogg, who was on Death Row Records with Shakur before his death, shared Roderick's post and wrote: 'DAMN Mental health is real.' He added the song, The Good Die Young, by Shakur and Outlawz. A representative for the rapper confirmed his death to PEOPLE but did not give any other details. Noble and Shakur met in California while Shakur was working on his 1996 record All Eyez on Me. He made his debut on Shakur's posthumous album, The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory, and was featured on songs Bomb First (My Second Reply), Hail Mary, Life of an Outlaw and Just Like Daddy.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Young Noble, Member of Tupac Shakur's Outlawz Rap Group, Dies at 47
Young Noble, a member of Tupac Shakur's rap group the Outlawz, has died. He was 47. E.D.I. Mean, a fellow Outlawz member, confirmed his death on Instagram and said he reportedly died by suicide. More from The Hollywood Reporter Julian McMahon, Australian Actor Known for 'Nip/Tuck' and 'Fantastic Four' Movies, Dies at 56 Mark Snow, 'The X-Files' Theme Song Composer, Dies at 78 Caitlyn Jenner's Manager Sophia Hutchins Dies at 29 (Reports) 'Today I got some of the worst and unexpected news imaginable. My brother and partner for over 30 years took his life this morning,' he wrote on Instagram Friday. 'Rest in Power Rufus Young Noble Cooper.' He added, 'I obviously am in no shape to talk about this right now so PLEASE give his family and I some time to process this. Mental illness is a real battle being fought by so many. CHECK ON YOUR FOLKS!' Shakur's official Instagram account, which is managed and operated by his estate, reshared Mean's posts. Young Noble, whose real name is Rufus Lee Cooper III, was born in Sierra Madre, California, and moved to New Jersey as a child. There, he met future Outlawz members Hussein Fatal and Yaki Kadafi. Cooper crossed paths with Shakur in California after moving back to his native state while the latter rapper was working on his 1996 record All Eyez on Me. He made his debut on Shakur's posthumous album, The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory, and was featured on songs 'Bomb First (My Second Reply),' 'Hail Mary,' 'Life of an Outlaw' and 'Just Like Daddy.' He released his debut solo album, Noble Justice, in 2002. 10 years later, his second record Son of God came out, followed by Powerful in 2016 and 3rd Eye View in 2019. Best of The Hollywood Reporter From 'Party in the U.S.A.' to 'Born in the U.S.A.': 20 of America's Most Patriotic (and Un-Patriotic) Musical Offerings Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Most Notable Deaths of 2025
Metro
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Young Noble, member of Tupac Shakur's Outlawz, dies at 47
Young Noble has died aged 47, his fellow Outlawz member E.D.I. Mean has confirmed. The rapper – real name Rufus Lee Cooper III -also featured in the music group alongside the late Tupac Shakur and reportedly died in Atlanta on Friday. In an Instagram post featuring pictures of the pair of them, E.D.I. Mean (real name Malcolm Greenidge), wrote: 'Today I got some of the worst and unexpected news imaginable. My brother and partner for over 30 years took his life this morning. 'Rest in Power Rufus Young Noble Cooper.' He added: 'I obviously am in no shape to talk about this right now so PLEASE give his family and I some time to process this. Mental illness is a real battle being fought by so many. CHECK ON YOUR FOLKS!'. The caption read: 'I'm at a loss for words.' Shakur's official Instagram account, which is managed by his estate, reshared the post with the song Never Had A Friend Like Me and the caption: 'RIP Young Noble'. Under the original post, condolences flooded in for the hip-hop artist who reportedly died from self-inflicted wounds, per TMZ. Snoop Dogg wrote: 'Damn cuz. Sending prayers to the family.' DJ Premier echoed: 'This is so sad to get this news Edi. Damn I'm speechless right now. My dude Noble.' More Trending 'Just don't know what to say man,' Buckshotz commented. 'Rest in power king Young Noble god bless your family !!!!' blackcityhustlarecords shared. Shakur died from his injuries in 1996 after being shot four times. Cooper made his debut on Shakur's posthumous album, The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory with his featured songs including, Bomb First (My Second Reply), Hail Mary, Life of an Outlaw, and Just Like Daddy. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
