Young Noble, a prominent American rapper and member of Tupac Shakur’s iconic Outlawz group, has passed away. He reportedly died by suicide at the age of 47.

The heartbreaking news was confirmed by his fellow Outlawz member, E.D.I. Mean, via an Instagram post. In his tribute, E.D.I. Mean expressed grief over the loss of his longtime friend and collaborator, while also drawing attention to the seriousness of mental health challenges.

“My brother & partner of over 30 years took his life this morning. Rest in Power Young Noble. Mental illness is real. CHECK ON YOUR FOLKS,” he wrote.

Tupac’s official Instagram page also acknowledged the tragic news by resharing E.D.I. Mean’s post, further amplifying the call for mental health awareness and support.