Popek

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
Popek (2018)
Born	Paweł Ryszard Mikołajuw (1978-12-02) 2 December 1978 Legnica, Poland
Nationality	Polish
Other names	Popek Rak Monster
Occupation	Rapper, MMA fighter
Children	Daughter
Musical career
Genres	Gangsta rap, grime, dubstep, trap, hardcore rap
Instruments	Vocals, guitar[1]
Years active	2001–present
Labels	EntyRecords, Wag Wan Production, Prosto
Associated acts	Gang Albanii, 72 Hours, Firma, Stitches
Popek in concert, 2011
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)
Mixed martial arts record
Total	7
Wins	3
By knockout	3
Losses	4
By knockout	4
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Website	Popek Monster on Facebook

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 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]