# Popek

Paweł Ryszard Mikołajuw (Polish pronunciation:, born 2 December 1978), also known as Popek, Popek Monster and Król Albanii (King of Albania), 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. Popek creates music from the border of dubstep, grime and gangsta rap.
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, Krept and Konan, Big Narstie, JME, Professor Green, Jędker, Sokół, Peja, Virus Syndicate, Tempa T, P Money, Devlin, Wiley, Małolat, The Game, Sean Price, Stitches. 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.
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.

## Discography
### With Firma

| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Certifications |
| Year | Title | POL | Certifications |
| 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 |
| "—" enotes a title that did not chart. ||||

### Solo albums

| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Certifications |
| Year | Title | POL | Certifications |
| 2007 | Wyjęty spod prawa Released: 27 July 2007 Label: Self-released | — | |
| 2008 | HeavyWeight Released: 5 June 2008 Label: EntyRecords | — | |
| 2013 | Monster Released: 11 January 2013 Label: Wag Wan Production | 28 | POL: Gold CZE: Gold SVK: Gold |
| "—" 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 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
| 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 |