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
Total8
Wins4
By knockout3
By submission1
Losses4
By knockout4
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]


Discography

With Firma
Year Title Peak chart positions Certifications
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
"—" enotes a title that did not chart.
Solo albums
Year Title Peak chart positions Certifications
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
"—" denotes a title that did not chart.

Monster 2 (2014)

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
9 matches 4 wins 5 losses
By knockout 3 5
By submission 1 0
By decision 0 0
Draws 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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

  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.

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