Popek

For people with the surname Popek, see Popek (surname).

Popek
Popek (2018)
Born
Pawel Przystal

(1978-12-02) 2 December 1978 (age 45)
Legnica, Poland
NationalityPolish
Other namesPopek Rak Monster
Occupation(s)Rapper, MMA fighter
Musical career
GenresGangsta rap, grime, dubstep, trap, hardcore rap
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar[1]
Years active2001–present
LabelsEntyRecords, Wag Wan Production, Prosto
Martial arts career
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight116 kg (256 lb; 18 st 4 lb)
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofWarsaw, Poland
TeamTeam Titan
Rank3
Years active2008–present (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total9
Wins4
By knockout3
By submission1
Losses5
By knockout5
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
WebsitePopek Monster on Facebook

Paweł Ryszard Mikołajuw (Polish pronunciation: [ˈpavɛw ˈrɨʂart ˌmikɔˈwajuf], born 2 December 1978), also known as Popek, Popek Monster and Król Albanii (King of Albania),[2] is a Polish rapper and professional mixed martial arts fighter. In 2000, together with such rappers as Bosski Roman, Tadek, Pomidor and Kali founded the group Firma.[3] Popek creates music from the border of dubstep, grime and gangsta rap.[4]

Popek left his family home and dropped out of school at the age of 14. He speaks Polish, English and German.

Solo activities began in 2007, Popek has since released three albums, including one self-released. The album Monster was certified Gold in Poland and the Czech Republic. Firma has recorded 6 albums, Popek however was not involved in the production of the album NieLegalne Rytmy: Kontynuacja.

He collaborated with such artists as Tiggy Smith Chronik,[5] Krept and Konan,[6] Big Narstie,[7] JME,[8] Professor Green,[9] Jędker,[10] Sokół,[11] Peja,[12] Virus Syndicate, Tempa T, P Money,[13] Devlin,[14] Wiley,[15] Małolat,[16] The Game,[17] Sean Price,[18] Stitches.[19] and Big H.

Popek is also known for extreme behavior, including getting his eyeballs tattooed and being hung on hooks for the video of Pain be My Guest.[20][21]

In January 2024 a viral video of Popek recorded by his colleague exposed in internet Popek’s sexual interest in animals. He claimed it was a joke but he was condemned by fans, colleagues, sport circles and Polish rappers.

[1]

  1. ^ Sankowski, Robert (13 April 2005) Kochany i wyszydzany. Jak Popek podbił internet. wyborcza.pl
  2. ^ "PIERWSZY WYWIAD POPKA PO ARESZTOWANIU: TO JA CHCIAŁEM WALCZYĆ Z PUDZIANEM!" (in Polish). mma.pl. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
  3. ^ "Firma". hiphopedia.info.
  4. ^ "W lustrze widzę Monstera". onet.pl. Archived from the original on 22 July 2015. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
  5. ^ "Popek Monster feat. Hijack, Porchy, Chronik "Pain Be My Guest" – teledysk". popkiller.pl. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
  6. ^ "POPEK MODELEM W KLIPIE MUZYKÓW Z LONDYNU (VIDEO)". glamrap.pl.
  7. ^ "BIG NARSTIE NA PŁYCIE POPKA (VIDEO)". glamrap.pl.
  8. ^ "Popek – "Monster 2"". hiphopedia.info.
  9. ^ "Popek i Professor Green w jednym kawałku?". popkiller.pl.
  10. ^ "POPEK O JĘDKERZE: "NASZE DROGI SIĘ ROZESZŁY"". glamrap.pl.
  11. ^ "SOKÓŁ KOLEJNYM GOŚCIEM NA PŁYCIE POPKA "MONSTER"!". glamrap.pl.
  12. ^ "Mam Wyjebane Remix (ft. Peja, Popek) – Firma". eska.pl.
  13. ^ "Popek "Monster 2" – Preorder / Tracklista". kupujciepolskirap.pl/. Archived from the original on 14 August 2014. Retrieved 17 September 2013.
  14. ^ "Popek zaprosi wykonawców z całego świata". cgm.pl. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
  15. ^ "Popek – "We party hard we never rest" ft Wiley (Steel Banglez )". glamrap.pl. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  16. ^ "Popek "Monster 2" – preorder, tracklista". popkiller.pl. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
  17. ^ "POPEK MONSTER & THE GAME – "CONNECT" – SINGIEL". glamrap.pl.
  18. ^ Popek Monster x Sean Price x Bonson x TomB x Nizioł x Kieru "Hometown" – nowy numer
  19. ^ "Popek & Chronik Introduce Miami Rapper Stitches 'Brick in Yo Face'". linkuptv.co.uk. Archived from the original on 14 August 2014. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
  20. ^ "Eye Tattoos Are Real, And So Is Polish Rapper / MMA Fighter Popek (NSFW)". massappeal.com. Retrieved 1 August 2012.
  21. ^ "Polski raper wiesza się za skórę. AŁA!". fakt.pl. Retrieved 19 May 2012.