Noble became close with 2Pac and was the final member of the Outlawz recruited by the legendary Death Row rapper. Born in California and raised in New Jersey, Young Noble formed bonds with fellow Outlawz members Yaki Khadafi and Hussein Fatal.

Tragedy has struck the Hip-Hop world, as Young Noble, a longtime member of the influential rap group Outlawz, has died by suicide. He was 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.