Click to enlarge. The news comes at a bad time for the rap group, who recently reunited in 2013. He started his solo career with the 1999 album Da Devils Playground shortly before leaving the group in 2000 following arrests oncharges of domestic violence, assault and aggravated burglary. He was. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. On Tuesday (October 9), HipHopDX reported that Koopsta Knicca was hospitalized due to a brain aneurysm. To the family, you have our HIGHEST CONDOLENCES,and prayers are going up for your continued strength. Phillips frequently collaborated with former Three 6 Mafia associate Lord Infamous and appeared on a collaborative album under the group name Da Mafia 6ix. Sympathy . We made classics together thatll live on!!! As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Mafia 4 Life!!!!. View all relevant media to Koopsta Kniccas passing below: To all who are concerned Robert Cooper Phillips AKA KOOPSTA KNICCA has officially left us all, This is a GREAT http://t.co/iGwBtWgTs8, Super Kool (@KoopstaKnicca36) October 9, 2015, Rest well Koopsta it was one helluva journey pic.twitter.com/ES5CamQq1i, Gangsta Boo (@GangstaBooQOM) October 9, 2015, #RIPKoopstaKnicca you are together with your brother again. All rights reserved. He left the group after the release of the album in 2000 due to his incarceration, which made him unable to make shows and videos in addition to breaching his contract with Sony. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Uploaded by All Rights Reserved. Numerous members and affiliates of Three 6 Mafia took to social media to relay their well wishes. T. Menu. Verse & Surgious Halo), Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). May the God of "Loyal Love" comfort the family during this time of sorrow. . We had concerts coming up starting next month too. (Down South Georgia Boys). Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. May God's loving future promises console your hearts. Sell now. ! Koopsta Knicca is yet another member to pass from the rap group. Phillips was just 40 years old when he died from an aneurysm October 9. Robert Cooper Phillips (April 27, 1975 - October 9, 2015), better known by his stage name Koopsta Knicca, was an American rapper. He was 40. Former Three 6 Mafia member Juicy J wrote on Instagram, R.I.P koopsta Knicca we made history! DJ Drama Previews Nipsey Hussle Collaboration From New Album, Lil Baby Deals With Relationship Woes In New 'Forever' Video Featuring Fridayy, Nelly Taps T.I., Rick Ross, Fat Joe & More For Hot In Herre Toronto Festival, reported that Koopsta Knicca was hospitalized, Blueface Claims Lil Baby & Rick Ross Want To Have Sex With Chrisean Rock, Nas Celebrates Career Longevity In Stylish '30' Video, Joey Bada$$ Gets Cozy With Rumored Girlfriend Serayah In 'Show Me' Video, Wiz Khalifa & Snoop Dogg Drop New Song Following Boosie Badazz Smoking Challenge, Freeway Tearfully Reflects On The Jacka's Passing: 'His Death Affected Me', Travis Scott Accused Of Punching Sound Engineer During $12K NYC Nightclub Rampage, T-Pain Reveals He Got Paid When Other Artists Used Auto-Tune: 'It Was Nuts'. DJ Paul shared the sad news, expressing his grief for his long-time friend. He went in peace. Me and Koop had just started writing his new album Devils Playground 2, the second part to his famous solo album that I produced, but we didnt get a chance to record yet. May the love of God soothe family and friends,and give you peace..Matt.5:7 May you find comfort in God's promise to be near to those who call out to him in grief. We want to hear from you! Knicca was also a member of Three 6 Mafia offshoots Da Mafia Six and the Killjoy Club, the latter a 2014 collaboration with Insane Clown Posse. He was best known as one of the members of the Memphis rap group Three 6 Mafia, as well as a member of the rap collective Da Mafia 6ix alongside DJ Paul, Crunchy Black and Gangsta Boo. You have our deepest sympathies. May the God of peace strengthen the family during this difficult time. Fans and loved ones will say their final goodbyes to the rap legend at a visitation Friday from 4 - 7 p.m. at External Peace Baptist Church on South Willett Street. We all yearn for better conditions, especially to live life without ever losing a loved one to death. HipHopDX also confirmed his passing with DJ Paulpublicist Dove Clark. You will be missed #mafia4life prayers up for the family, A photo posted by juicyj (@juicyj) on Oct 8, 2015 at 6:33pm PDT. JEFF BECK "WIRED" CD LED BOOTS BLUE WIND COME DANCING LOVE IS GREEN (#202990917855), VAN MORRISON "MOONDANCE" CD 1970 AND IT STONED ME INTO THE MYSTIC (#195548571231). After remaining involved with the group through the 00s, Phillips officially rejoined in 2013 when Three 6 Mafia reunited as Da Mafia 6ix. He had also released A Murda 'N Room 8 EP (2010) and Decepticons Return Of The Gods (2012). Deepest condolences to all who knew him and loved him. Koopsta Knicca: Da K Project CD *New* THREE 6 MAFIA KILLJOY CLUB ICP JUGGALO. Obituaries Section. Rest in heaven! Koopsta Knicca, a member of Three 6 Mafia and Da Mafia 6ix, passed away today (October 9)due to complications from a brain aneurysm he suffered Sunday (October 4). He is the second member of Three 6 Mafia to die in the past two years. Phillips was in Three 6 Mafia through the early and mid-90s, contributing to every album from Smoked Out, Loced Out(the groups first album, released in 1994) onward. You have funeral questions, we have answers. The rap world has lost a pioneer! Robert Cooper Phillips, a rapper known better by his stage name, Koopsta Knicca, a founding member of the rap group Three 6 Mafia, has died, according to the Memphis Commercial Appeal. Search obituaries, read Life Stories and more. Phillips rejoined when they became Da Mafia 6ix in 2013. $10.00 + $3.65 shipping. Robert Koopsta Knicca CooperPhillips, rapper and member of Memphis group Three 6 Mafia, died Friday (Oct. 9) in Memphis due to complications from a stroke he suffered on Sunday. I'll never forget you and Lord. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. Mixtapes/Koopsta Knicca - Aliens Vs Humans (2013)/Front.jpg, Koopsta Knicca Discography/04. Gangsta Boo) (remix), Grave Digger (feat. Find an Obituary. The reunited group released an album (Watch What U Wish) earlier this year, and was working on a return to rap scene prominence. Billboard is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Robert Cooper Phillips (April 27, 1975 October 9, 2015), better known by his stage name Koopsta Knicca, was an American rapper. 04.Robbers - Da Devil's Playground Underground Solo (1999) The album was later mostly re-recorded as well as remastered in 1999 featuring an alternate tracklist. May the God of all comfort be with the family during this difficult time in your life. Memphis Thae), Lay It Down (feat. Three 6 Mafia Presents: Hypnotize Camp Posse je prvn a jedin studiov album Hypnotize Camp Posse, vedlejho projektu spoluprce Three 6 Mafia se leny jejho labelu Hypnotize Minds .Skupina Hypnotize Camp Posse je v podstat vt nebo ir" forma Three 6 Mafia, protoe zahrnuje vechny leny Three 6 Mafia i vechny umlce podepsan pod Hypnotize Minds. He also just got a home in Vegas that he was moving to on Tuesday, but never got to even see it in person. He was best known as one of the original members of the Memphis rap , F--k a Hoe (feat. You truly will forever be missed by everyone,,,I will forever remember the friendship that i had with koop and keep his music alive always.My prayers and condolences go to the entire family and personal friends to him. RIP To a very special person we will truly miss you so much Teerah and Family, Rest Koop no more worrying you with Tha Lord. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google, Kelly Rowland To Judge Audibles Breakthrough, The First Audio-Only Singing Contest, Take Five: DJ Khaled Talks Father of Asahd And #Summergram Partnership, How CJ Wallace Turned His Connection To Notorious B.I.G. With deepest sympathy ,condolences and prayers to all.May your soul be at peace,koopsta Kinicca. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Published by The Times-Picayune on Oct. 10, 2015. Phillips was 40. Lord Infamous diedin 2013 of a suspected heart attack. HipHopDX spoke with DJ Paul at the time of his death as he reflected on his career. At the time, Koops outlook didnt look good, butmembers of Three 6 Mafia pleaded with fans to send their prayers in hope of him possibly pulling through. Menu. During the last few years of his life, Koopsta Knicca was a member of Three 6 affiliate group Da Mafia 6ix. May your faith in God and his promise of a resurrection sustain you until you see him again. The Idol: How HBOs Next Euphoria Became Twisted Torture Porn He continued his solo work with albums Da K Project, De Inevitable, and The Mind of Robert Cooper. He also just got a home in Vegas that he was moving to on Tuesday, but never got to even see it in person.. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. Koopsta Knicca - Da Devil's Playground: Underground Solo [1999 Reissue]! Tennessee Ex-Cop Sues After Becoming Porn Meme, Claims She Was 'Groomed' for Sex With Coworkers [4][5], On February 12, 2000, the album debuted at #1 on the US Billboard Independent Albums chart.[6]. A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. May GOD Bless you all! Koopsta Knicca, member of the Academy Award winning rap group, Three 6 Mafia, died late last night, following a major stroke that resulted from a brain . Koopsta Knicca, rapper and member of Memphis group Three 6 Mafia?, died earlier today (Oct. 9) in Memphis due to complications from a stroke he suffered on Sunday. He was 40. Many fans took to Twitter, expressing their grief for Kniccas passing. Lea Jo Spencer Engh 3/21/1944 ~ 1/8/2023 Salt Lake City, Utah-On January 8th, 2023 we lost an amazing soul and a beautiful person. Take courage in the promise made at 1 Corinthians 15:26 that soon death will be brought to nothing. 2 (feat. MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) - Memphis rapper Robert Phillips, better known as Koopsta Kniccaof Three 6 Mafia, will be buried Saturday. Hope you find comfort knowing Jesus gave his life to help us (John 3:16). Mixtapes/Koopsta Knicca - Decepticon. Search the history of over 797 billion Beginning in 2012, Phillips started work on his latest studio album entitled Da Devil's Playground 2 and also a mixtape entitled Skrewged. Rest in peace Koop may the Good Lord bless you with your royalty check Alisa R Harris 504-322-8153. He also just got a home in Vegas that he was moving to on Tuesday, but never got to even see it in person., Juicy J and DJ Paul Sued Over Three 6 Mafia Samples, DJ Paul added that Phillipswent in peace, saying of his friend and bandmate that everyone who knew Koop knew he was very funny and the coolest guy ever. The rapper was also 40 years old at the time. He was 40 years old. Notes - Delivery *Estimated delivery dates include seller's handling time, origin ZIP Code, destination ZIP Code and time of acceptance and will depend on shipping service selected and receipt of cleared payment. Koopsta Knicca of Da Mafia Six attends Da Mafia Six In Concert at Webster Hall on March 18, 2014 in New York City. Robert Cooper Phillips, a rapper known better by his stage name, Koopsta Knicca, a founding member of the rap group Three 6 Mafia, has died, according to the Memphis Commercial Appeal. Trending (@djpaulkom) on Oct 9, 2015 at 9:04am PDT, R.I.P koopsta Knicca we made history! Psalms 145: 18,19. Phillips was 40. The admin for his Twitter . #ripkoopstaknicca, A photo posted by DJ Paul K.O.M. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. While no longer a fulltime member of Three 6 Mafia, Knicca continued to contribute verses to the groups post-2000albums. Body Parts je debutov studiov album Prophet Posse, vedlejho projektu spoluprce Three 6 Mafia se leny tehdejho labelu Prophet Entertainment.Skupina Prophet Posse byla znm jako vt odno" verze Three 6 Mafia, protoe zahrnovala kadho lena Three 6 Mafia i vechny umlce podepsan pod Prophet Entertainment. Thanks for the music and the memories. on the Internet. "Koopsta Knicca Of Three 6 Mafia Dies Following Stroke", "Koopsta Knicca, Three 6 Mafia Rapper, Dead at 40", "Koopsta Knicca Da Devil's Playground / Underground Solo -", "Koopsta Knicca Presents Undaground Muzic 1", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Koopsta_Knicca&oldid=1092852453, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox musical artist with associated acts, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 13 June 2022, at 00:56. Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox, Get our latest stories in the feed of your favorite networks. Vibe is a part of Penske Media Corporation. On Tuesday, Oct. 6, Three 6 Mafias DJ Paul confirmed the news of Kniccas aneurysm and hospitalization on Instagram writing, Dr. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. Lea Jo "Josie" Spencer Engh passed away peacefully knowing she . (@djpaulkom) on Oct 9, 2015 at 9:04am PDT. He also just got a home in Vegas that he was moving to on Tuesday, but never got to even see it in person. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. We made classics together thatll live on!!! Koopsta's life had barely begun again before this tragedy struck. The reunited group's album, "Watch What U Wish," was released earlier this year. All Rights Reserved. Koopsta Knicca, member of the Academy Award winning rap group, Three 6 Mafia, died late last night, following a major stroke that resulted from a brain aneurysm. Gangsta Boo also tweeted, writing Rest well Koopsta it was one helluva journey and Koopsta gave me the famous line: mask to my f**king face in feening to increase my high. As the news travels, more fans and friends are likely to express their condolences. #RIPLordInfamous https://t.co/OgaAB6pavI LIL WYTE (@Lil_Wyte_) October 9, 2015, R.I.P koopsta Knicca we made history! Everyone who knew Koop knew he was very funny and the coolest guy ever! Following their split in 2009, DJ Paul, Crunchy Black, Gangsta Boo, and Knicca reunited in 2013 earlier and released their first mixtape, 6ix Commandements in November of 2013. Robert Cooper Phillips, a hip-hop artist known better by his stage name, Koopsta Knicca, a founding member of the rap group Three 6 Mafia, has died, according to the Memphis Commercial Appeal.. After he left the group, Three 6 Mafia became the first hip-hop group to win an Academy Award for best original song with "It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp." Fans and loved ones will say their final goodbyes to the rap legend at a visitation Friday from 4 - 7 p.m. at External Peace Baptist Church on South Willett Street. Psalms 119:76. DJ Paulissued a statement exclusively to HipHopDX reflecting on the passing of one of his best friends. The group was best known for Its Hard Out Here For A Pimp, the 2006 single from the film Hustle & Flow, which won them an Academy Award and marked them in history as the first hip-hop group to perform at the ceremony. (John 3:16; 5:28,29). You will be missed #mafia4life prayers up for the family, A photo posted by juicyj (@juicyj) on Oct 8, 2015 at 6:33pm PDT, Rest well Koopsta it was one helluva journey pic.twitter.com/ES5CamQq1i, Gangsta Boo (@GangstaBooQOM) October 9, 2015, Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox, A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry. #ripkoopstaknicca, A photo posted by DJ Paul K.O.M. Koopsta Knicca is the second member of Three 6 Mafia to pass awaywithin the last two years. Three 6 Mafia Presents: Hypnotize Camp Posse is the self-titled first-and-only studio album by Hypnotize Camp Posse, a collaboration of Three 6 Mafia with members of its label, Hypnotize Minds. Rest in Paradise, Koop! He was best known as one of the members of the Memphis rap group Three 6 Mafia, as well as a member of the rap collective Da Mafia 6ix alongside DJ Paul, Crunchy Black and Gangsta Boo . The M town going to miss you and the music we grew up on. Anoriginal member of Triple 6 Mafia, Phillips released his debut project,Da Devils Playground, in 1994 prior to Three 6 Mafias debut LP, Mystic Stylez. We had concerts coming up starting next month too. - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab, KOOPSTA KNICCA "DA K POJECT" CD 2002 THUG RAP GANGSTA, cleared payment - opens in a new window or tab, Report this item - opens in new window or tab. Start the wiki. Me and Koop had just started writing his new album DaDevils Playground 2but we didnt get a chance to record yet,Three 6 Mafia founderDJ Paul told Memphis Commercial Appeal. Me and Koop had just started writing his new album Devils Playground 2, the second part to his famous solo album that I produced, but we didnt get a chance to record yet. My group member and brother for over 20 years, Robert Koopsta Knicca Phillips passed away today at 12:55 am CST from a major stroke he had sunday after showering, he said in a statement.