Koopsta Knicca of Da Mafia 6ix Has Passed Away *Updated*

Update (10-9): Koopsta Knicca passed away overnight. We here at Faygoluvers would like to send our condolences to Koopsta's family and friends. Here is a statement from DJ Paul.

DJ Paul issued a statement exclusively to HipHopDX reflecting on the passing of one of his best friends. The Three 6 Mafia founder says Koopsta Knicca, born Robert Cooper Phillips, suffered a stroke after taking a shower Sunday and that he passed away at 1:55 am EST today. "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," DJ Paul says in the statement. "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 didn't 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!!!!"

https://twitter.com/KoopstaKnicca36/status/652403756642922497?ref_src=twsrc^tfw Original Post: It's with a heavy heart that I have to write this post. DJ Paul, La Chat and other have posted on Twitter that Koopsta Knicca from Da Mafia 6ix has passed away. He was in the hospital after suffering a brain aneurysm. We here at Faygoluvers would like to send our condolences to Koopsta's family and friends. https://twitter.com/dareallachat/status/652279210376056833 https://twitter.com/DJPAULKOM/status/652293022135091200   Update 10-8 : DJ Paul has posted on Instagram that Koopsta is still alive.

Update!!! He still fighting n breathing!!! #NoRipKoop We Still Praying!!

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