Popek

Polish rapper and martial arts fighter

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

Nationality| Polish
Other names| Popek Rak Monster
Occupation(s)| Rapper, MMA fighter
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
Rank| 3
Years active| 2008–present (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total| 8
Wins| 4
By knockout| 3
By submission| 1
Losses| 4
By knockout| 4
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Website| Popek 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.

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## Discography[edit]

With Firma
Year  | Title  | Peak chart positions  | Certifications

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POL
[22]
2001  | Pierwszy nielegal

* Released: 2001
* Label: Self-released

| —  |
2002  | Z dedykacją dla ulicy

* Released: 8 October 2002
* Label: Zooteka

| —  |
2005  | Nielegalne rytmy

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

| —  |
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  |

* POL: Gold[23]

"—" enotes a title that did not chart.

Solo albums
Year  | Title  | Peak chart positions  | Certifications

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POL
[24]
2007  | Wyjęty spod prawa

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

| —  |
2008  | HeavyWeight[25]

* Released: 5 June 2008
* Label: EntyRecords

| —  |
2013  | Monster[26]

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

| 28  |

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

"—" denotes a title that did not chart.

Monster 2 (2014)

## Mixed martial arts record[edit]

Professional record breakdown  9 matches | 4 wins | 5 losses

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By knockout | 3  | 5
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  | 4–5  | Norman Parke | TKO (hand injury)  | FAME 13: Nitro vs. Unboxall  | 26 March 2022 | 1  | 0:37  | Gliwice, Poland  |
Win  | 4–4  | Damian Zduńczyk  | Submission (armbar)  | FAME MMA 7: Popek vs. Stifler  | 5 September 2020 | 1  | 1:46  | Łódź, Poland  |
Loss  | 3–4  | Erko Jun  | TKO (punches)  | KSW 45: The Return To Wembley | 6 October 2017 | 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  | TKO (submission to 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[edit]

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. 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.
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. ^ ANDRZEJ PIASECZNY – TO CO DOBRE. onyx.pl
25. ^ "Popek – HeavyWeight". hiphopedia.info. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
26. ^ "POPEK "MONSTER" – WYSTARTOWAŁ PREORDER!". glamrap.pl. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
27. ^ "POPEK "MONSTER" – WYSTARTOWAŁ PREORDER!". Archived from the original on 13 May 2015. Retrieved 20 March 2013.

## External links[edit]

* Popek Facebook

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