Popek

Polish rapper and martial arts fighter

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]

## Discography

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With Firma
Year  | Title  | Peak chart positions  | Certifications

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POL

2001  | Pierwszy nielegal

* Released: 2001
* Label: Self-released

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2002  | Z dedykacją dla ulicy

* Released: 8 October 2002
* Label: Zooteka

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2005  | Nielegalne rytmy

* Released: 2 May 2005
* Label: Self-released

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2008  | Przeciwko kurestwu i upadkowi zasad

* Released: 8 October 2008
* Label: Rockers Publishing

| –  |
2011  | Nasza broń to nasza pasja

* Released: 28 March 2011
* Label: Fonografika

| 30[22] |

* POL: Gold[23]

"—" enotes a title that did not chart.

Solo albums
Year  | Title  | Peak chart positions  | Certifications

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POL

2007  | Wyjęty spod prawa

* Released: 27 July 2007
* Label: Self-released

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2008  | HeavyWeight[24]

* Released: 5 June 2008
* Label: EntyRecords

| —  |
2013  | Monster[25]

* Released: 11 January 2013
* Label: Wag Wan Production

| 28[26] |

* POL: Gold[23]
* CZE: Gold[27]
* SK: Gold[4]

"—" denotes a title that did not chart.

Monster 2 (2014)

## Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown  7 matches | 3 wins | 4 losses

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By knockout | 2  | 4
By submission | 1  | 0
By decision | 0  | 0
Draws | 0
Res.  | Record  | Opponent  | Method  | Event  | Date  | Round  | Time  | Location  | Notes

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Loss  | 3-4  | Erko Jun | TKO (punches)  | KSW 45 | 6 October 2018 | 2  | 2:08  | London, England  |
Loss  | 3-3  | Tomasz Oświeciński  | TKO (punches)  | KSW 41 | 23 December 2017 | 2  | 2:58  | Katowice, Poland  |
Win  | 3-2  | Robert Burneika  | Submission (punches)  | KSW 39 | 27 May 2017 | 1  | 0:45  | Warsaw, Poland  |
Loss  | 2-2  | Mariusz Pudzianowski | TKO (punches)  | KSW 37 | 3 December 2016 | 1  | 1:20  | Kraków, Poland  |
Loss  | 2-1  | Sander Duyvis  | TKO (punches)  | FX3: Fight Night 9  | 13 December 2008 | 1  | 4:04  | Reading, England  |
Win  | 2-0  | Kev Sims  | KO (punches)  | Cage Rage 26  | 10 May 2008 | 1  | 1:12  | Birmingham, England  |
Win  | 1-0  | Glen Reid  | TKO (corner stoppage)  | Cage Rage: Contenders 8  | 2 February 2008 | 2  | 1:56  | London, England  |

## References

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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. ^ a b "W lustrze widzę Monstera". onet.pl. 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/. 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. 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.
22. ^ "OLiS – sprzedaż w okresie 28.03.2011 – 03.04.2011". olis.onyx.pl. Retrieved 8 April 2011.
23. ^ a b "ZPAV: złote płyty". www.zpav.pl. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 25 May 2011.
24. ^ "Popek – HeavyWeight". hiphopedia.info. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
25. ^ "POPEK "MONSTER" – WYSTARTOWAŁ PREORDER!". glamrap.pl. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
26. ^ ANDRZEJ PIASECZNY – TO CO DOBRE. onyx.pl
27. ^ "POPEK "MONSTER" – WYSTARTOWAŁ PREORDER!". Retrieved 20 March 2013.

## External links

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* Popek Facebook

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