Popek

Popek
Popek
Born	Paweł Ryszard Mikołajuw (1978-12-02) 2 December 1978 (age 46) Legnica, Poland
Nationality	Polish
Other names	Popek Rak Monster
Occupation(s)	Rapper, MMA fighter
Children	Daughter
Musical career
Genres	Gangsta rap, grime, dubstep, trap, hardcore rap
Instrument(s)	Vocals, guitar[1]
Years active	2001–present
Labels	EntyRecords, Wag Wan Production, Prosto
Musical artist Martial arts career
Height	183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	116 kg (256 lb; 18 st 4 lb)
Stance	Orthodox
Fighting out of	Warsaw, Poland
Team	Team Titan
Years active	2008-present (MMA)
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Website	Popek Monster on Facebook

Paweł Ryszard Mikołajuw ⟨ IPA: /ˈpävɛw ˈrɨʂärt ˌmʲikɔˈwäjuf/⟩ (born 2 December 1978), also known as Popek, Popek Monster and Król Albanii (The 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 at the age of 14 and therefore never got a proper education. He speaks Polish, English and German, though fluent only in Polish.^{[citation needed]}

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 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 became famous for getting his eyeballs tattooed,^[20] and for hanging on hooks in the music video for Pain be My Guest.^[21]

With Firma

Solo albums

Monster 2 (2014)

• Popek Facebook