Popek

Popek
Popek
Born	Paweł Ryszard Mikołajuw (1978-12-02) 2 December 1978 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
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.

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