After much confusion and uncertainty thoughout the night, it has been confirmed that Three 6 Maifia’s Koopsta Knicca has passed away following a stroke earlier this week.
DJ Paul first shared news of Knicca’s death late last night (Oct. 8) via Twitter, saying “Yall Back Together Brothers,” accompanied by a photo of Knicca and original Mafia member Lord Infamous, who passed back in 2013. DJ Paul later corrected his post after finding outKnicca was still breathing and on life support.
Just hours later, Knicca’s death was confirmed via his official Facebook page. The statement read
To all who are concerned Robert Cooper Phillips AKA
KOOPSTA KNICCA has officially left us all,
This is a GREAT LOST to us all
We will continue to keep him alive with his music.
I loved you with all my heart Koop & ive learned alot from you .
– Per Admin
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DJ Paul released another statement following the confirmation, where he pays tribute his “group member and brother.” He revealed they had just begun working on Devil’s Playground 2, however never got the chance to record. Read the full statement below.
“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 went in peace. Me and Koop had just started writing his new album Devil’s Playground 2, the second part to his famous solo album that I produced, but we didnt get a chance to record yet. We had concerts coming up starting next month too. He also just got a home in Vegas that he was moving to on Tuesday, but never got to even see it in person. Everyone who knew Koop knew he was very funny and the coolest guy ever! He will be missed!!! We made classics together that’ll live on!!! Mafia 4 Life!!!!”
R.I.P. Koopsta Knicca.
In addition to DJ Paul, Juicy J and Gangsta Boo also paid tribute to Koopsta Knicca via social media. Click the gallery for more.
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