Overview

• Born Rufus Lee Cooper III, he joined Tupac Shakur’s Outlawz in 1996 as the final member personally chosen by the late rapper.
• Noble contributed to four tracks on Tupac’s posthumous album The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory, including “Hail Mary.”
• He built a solo career with albums such as Noble Justice and Son of God under the Outlawz Records label.
• After surviving a major heart attack in May 2021, he spoke openly about his recovery and advocated for health awareness.
• His death in Atlanta on July 4 has led authorities to probe the circumstances, with peers honoring his legacy through tributes that emphasize the need for mental health resources.