Koopsta Knicca
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Robert Cooper, better known by his stage name Koopsta Knicca, is an American
rapper. He is best known as one of original members of the Memphis rap group Three 6 Mafia
and for his melodic 'fast-rapping' style similar to Bone Thugs-n-Harmony
.
He released a solo album produced by DJ Paul
, Da Devil's Playground in 1999. Cooper left Three 6 Mafia soon afterwards due to, at the time, staying into trouble in the streets (at least so he says). He has continued his solo work with albums Da K Project, De Inevitable, and The Mind of Robert Cooper. As of 2010, Cooper currently HAS "A MURDA 'N ROOM 8 EP MIX TAPE out released August 2010 and is currently working on releasing Da Devil's Playground 2, which is, according to Cooper,going to be released HALLOWEEN 2011
in 1993. According to Lord Infamous
, he went to the same high school as DJ Paul
. He was featured on numerous Three 6 Mafia albums including the platinum
selling When the Smoke Clears: Sixty 6, Sixty 1. He was known to be one of the more spiritual members along with Lord Infamous. He left the group in 2000 after the release of the album, reasons of his leave are not due to payment issues, but because of him being incarcerated and unable to make shows , however an appearance on former Three 6 Mafia
affiliate; Kingpin Skinny Pimp's 2000's Rapdope Game (where Kingpin Skinny Pimp clearly insults DJ Paul
and Juicy J
) was said to have caused tension between Cooper and the rest of the group.
won the Best Original Song Academy Award for It's Hard out Here for a Pimp
, from the movie Hustle & Flow
. He was Cleared of all charges after the Authorities found the accuser's story to be falsified.
With Three 6 Mafia
* despite not being a member of Three 6 Mafia at the time, Koopsta's verses were still featured on the album.
With Prophet Posse/Hypnotize Camp Posse
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rapper. He is best known as one of original members of the Memphis rap group Three 6 Mafia
Three 6 Mafia
Three 6 Mafia are an Academy Award-winning, American rap group originating from Memphis, Tennessee. Formed in 1991 as Triple 6 Mafia, by DJ Paul, Juicy J, & Lord Infamous, the group at its most featured six members including; Crunchy Black, Gangsta Boo and Koopsta Knicca...
and for his melodic 'fast-rapping' style similar to Bone Thugs-n-Harmony
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is an American Hip-Hop/R'n'B band from Cleveland, Ohio formed in 1991. It originally consisted of rappers Layzie Bone, Flesh-n-Bone, Bizzy Bone, Krayzie Bone, and Wish Bone. Rapper Eazy-E of the group N.W.A signed Bone Thugs-N-Harmony to Ruthless Records in 1994, when Bone...
.
He released a solo album produced by DJ Paul
DJ Paul
Paul Beauregard, better known by his stage name DJ Paul, is an American rapper and record producer from Memphis, Tennessee. He is one half of the current Memphis-based rap group Three 6 Mafia. He is also the half brother of former Three 6 Mafia member Lord Infamous. He won an Academy Award for Best...
, Da Devil's Playground in 1999. Cooper left Three 6 Mafia soon afterwards due to, at the time, staying into trouble in the streets (at least so he says). He has continued his solo work with albums Da K Project, De Inevitable, and The Mind of Robert Cooper. As of 2010, Cooper currently HAS "A MURDA 'N ROOM 8 EP MIX TAPE out released August 2010 and is currently working on releasing Da Devil's Playground 2, which is, according to Cooper,going to be released HALLOWEEN 2011
Career with Three 6 Mafia
Cooper joined the memphis rap group Three 6 MafiaThree 6 Mafia
Three 6 Mafia are an Academy Award-winning, American rap group originating from Memphis, Tennessee. Formed in 1991 as Triple 6 Mafia, by DJ Paul, Juicy J, & Lord Infamous, the group at its most featured six members including; Crunchy Black, Gangsta Boo and Koopsta Knicca...
in 1993. According to Lord Infamous
Lord Infamous
Lord Infamous is an American rapper. He is a co-founder of the Memphis rap group Three 6 Mafia. He is also considered by fans and critics alike as being the more psychotic member of the group, with his lyrics touching on occult subject matters such as christianity, satanism, mass murder, suicide,...
, he went to the same high school as DJ Paul
DJ Paul
Paul Beauregard, better known by his stage name DJ Paul, is an American rapper and record producer from Memphis, Tennessee. He is one half of the current Memphis-based rap group Three 6 Mafia. He is also the half brother of former Three 6 Mafia member Lord Infamous. He won an Academy Award for Best...
. He was featured on numerous Three 6 Mafia albums including the platinum
Platinum
Platinum is a chemical element with the chemical symbol Pt and an atomic number of 78. Its name is derived from the Spanish term platina del Pinto, which is literally translated into "little silver of the Pinto River." It is a dense, malleable, ductile, precious, gray-white transition metal...
selling When the Smoke Clears: Sixty 6, Sixty 1. He was known to be one of the more spiritual members along with Lord Infamous. He left the group in 2000 after the release of the album, reasons of his leave are not due to payment issues, but because of him being incarcerated and unable to make shows , however an appearance on former Three 6 Mafia
Three 6 Mafia
Three 6 Mafia are an Academy Award-winning, American rap group originating from Memphis, Tennessee. Formed in 1991 as Triple 6 Mafia, by DJ Paul, Juicy J, & Lord Infamous, the group at its most featured six members including; Crunchy Black, Gangsta Boo and Koopsta Knicca...
affiliate; Kingpin Skinny Pimp's 2000's Rapdope Game (where Kingpin Skinny Pimp clearly insults DJ Paul
DJ Paul
Paul Beauregard, better known by his stage name DJ Paul, is an American rapper and record producer from Memphis, Tennessee. He is one half of the current Memphis-based rap group Three 6 Mafia. He is also the half brother of former Three 6 Mafia member Lord Infamous. He won an Academy Award for Best...
and Juicy J
Juicy J
Jordan Michael Houston, better known by his stage name Juicy J is an Academy Award winning American rapper and record producer from Memphis, Tennessee and is the co-founder and a member of the duo Three 6 Mafia . He is also the younger brother of Project Pat...
) was said to have caused tension between Cooper and the rest of the group.
Legal Troubles
In 2006, Cooper was arrested for aggravated robbery of friend and Memphis rapper Justin "Lil' J" Thurman, whom Cooper held at gunpoint and demanded $7000. Coincidentally, this occurred the same night his former group Three 6 MafiaThree 6 Mafia
Three 6 Mafia are an Academy Award-winning, American rap group originating from Memphis, Tennessee. Formed in 1991 as Triple 6 Mafia, by DJ Paul, Juicy J, & Lord Infamous, the group at its most featured six members including; Crunchy Black, Gangsta Boo and Koopsta Knicca...
won the Best Original Song Academy Award for It's Hard out Here for a Pimp
It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp
"It's Hard out Here for a Pimp" is an Oscar winning song, written by hip hop band Three 6 Mafia and Cedric Coleman, for the film, Hustle & Flow. It was ranked #80 on VH1's "100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop".-Academy Award:...
, from the movie Hustle & Flow
Hustle & Flow
Hustle & Flow is a 2005 independent drama film written and directed by Craig Brewer and produced by John Singleton. Terrence Howard stars as a Memphis hustler and pimp who faces his aspiration to become a rapper...
. He was Cleared of all charges after the Authorities found the accuser's story to be falsified.
Discography
Solo- Da Devil's Playground: Underground Tape (1994) (produced by DJ PaulDJ PaulPaul Beauregard, better known by his stage name DJ Paul, is an American rapper and record producer from Memphis, Tennessee. He is one half of the current Memphis-based rap group Three 6 Mafia. He is also the half brother of former Three 6 Mafia member Lord Infamous. He won an Academy Award for Best...
) - Da Devil's Playground: Underground Solo (1999) (produced by DJ PaulDJ PaulPaul Beauregard, better known by his stage name DJ Paul, is an American rapper and record producer from Memphis, Tennessee. He is one half of the current Memphis-based rap group Three 6 Mafia. He is also the half brother of former Three 6 Mafia member Lord Infamous. He won an Academy Award for Best...
) - Da K Project (2002)
- Undaground Muzic, Vol. 1 (2003)
- De Inevitable (2004)
- The Mind Of Robert Cooper(2005)
- A Murda 'N Room 8 (September 28, 2010)
- Aliens Vs Humans (Fall 2011)
- Da Devil's Playground 2 (October 31, 2011)
With Three 6 Mafia
- Smoked Out, Loced OutSmoked Out, Loced OutSmoked Out, Loced Out is an underground Tape released by Triple Six Mafia on November 25, 1994. The album is a precursor to their debut album Mystic Stylez in 1995. It was released on Prophet Entertainment....
(1994) - Mystic StylezMystic Stylez- Album :- Performing Artists :* DJ Paul* Juicy J* Lord Infamous* Crunchy Black* Koopsta Knicca* Gangsta Boo* MC Mack* Lil' Fly* La' Chat* Skinny Pimp* Lil' Gin- Production :* DJ Paul and Juicy J – producers* Wayne Tucker – bass guitar...
(1995) - Live By Yo RepLive By Yo RepLive by Yo Rep is an EP by Three 6 Mafia, followed by their previous debut album "Mystic Stylez". This album was referring to Bone Thugs-N-Harmony...
(1995) - Chapter 1: The EndChapter 1: The EndChapter 1: The End is the full-length follow-up by Three 6 Mafia to their debut album Mystic Stylez. During the timeline between the two albums, Three 6 Mafia were having a war of words with Cleveland based rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and released an EP dissing the group...
(1996) - Chapter 2: World DominationChapter 2: World DominationChapter 2: World Domination is the third album by Three 6 Mafia, released in 1997 after signing with Relativity Records. This was their first widely distributed album and also Three 6 Mafia's first gold album, having sold over 800,000 copies...
(1998) - Underground Vol. 1: (1991–1994) (1999)
- Underground Vol. 2: Club MemphisUnderground Vol. 2: Club MemphisUnderground Vol. 2: Club Memphis is an album by Three 6 Mafia. Like its predecessor, "Underground Vol. 1: ", this is a collection of Three 6 Mafia's greatest underground hits.-Track listing:# "Y'all Ready For This" - Lord Infamous...
(1999) - Underground Vol. 3: Kings of MemphisUnderground Vol. 3: Kings of MemphisDJ Paul & Juicy J:Underground Vol. 3: Kings of Memphis is the third volume in the "Underground" series of albums released by Three 6 Mafia. The songs are either previously unreleased songs from the early to mid-1990s or songs that didn't make the final cut for their album, When the Smoke...
(2000) - When the Smoke Clears: Sixty 6, Sixty 1 (2000)
- Most Known HitsMost Known HitsMost Known Hits is an album by hip-hop group Three 6 Mafia. It is a collection of some of their biggest songs.-Track listing:#"Ridin Spinners" - #"Sippin' on Some Syrup" #"Tear da Club Up '97"...
(2005)* - Smoked Out Music Greatest HitsSmoked Out Music Greatest HitsDJ Paul & Juicy J:Smoked Out Music Greatest Hits is a 2-Disc album by hip-hop group Three 6 Mafia. It is a collection of some of their greatest hits that were recorded before their first full length, Mystic Stylez, and also includes a previously unreleased song from the album CrazyNDaLazDayz...
(2006)* - Prophet's Greatest HitsProphet's Greatest HitsDJ Paul & Juicy J:Prophet's Greatest Hits is a collection of hit songs by Three 6 Mafia during the Prophet Entertainment years. Tracks come from Mystic Stylez all the way to CrazyNDaLazDayz.- Track listing :# Let's Ride Nigga# Da Summa# Gettem' Crunk...
(2007)*
* despite not being a member of Three 6 Mafia at the time, Koopsta's verses were still featured on the album.
With Prophet Posse/Hypnotize Camp Posse
- Body PartsBody PartsBody Parts may refer to:* Body Parts , starring Paul Ben-Victor and Kim Delaney* "Body Parts" , a 1996 episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine...
(1998) - Three 6 Mafia Presents: Hypnotize Camp Posse (2000)
Collaborations
- "The Airport" with Indo GIndo GIndo G is a rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. First hitting the Memphis rap scene with fellow Memphian, Lil' Blunt, in the mid 1990s, they released two albums on Luke Records, Up In Smoke and The Antidote . Soon after, Indo G became affiliated with Three 6 Mafia and released Angel Dust in 1998...
, Kelo, K-Rock and T-Rock - "Cars, Clothes, Hoes" with Gangsta BooGangsta BooGangsta Boo, also known as Lady Boo was the first female member of the Memphis, Tennessee-based rap group Three 6 Mafia...
- "Author Of Authorz" with Lord InfamousLord InfamousLord Infamous is an American rapper. He is a co-founder of the Memphis rap group Three 6 Mafia. He is also considered by fans and critics alike as being the more psychotic member of the group, with his lyrics touching on occult subject matters such as christianity, satanism, mass murder, suicide,...
- "Killin Spree" with Nitemare Squad and Ezider
- "Whop Dat Bitch, Hurt Dat Hoe" with MC-Mack, Scan Man and Pimp Teddy
- "Losin My Mind" with T-Rock, Mr. Sche and Boss Bytch
- "Yeah Hoe" with Gangsta Boo, Indo G, Young Snipe, E-Gutta, Kelo and Nick Scarfo
- "My Posse" with Pastor TroyPastor TroyMicah LeVar Troy is an American rapper, actor, and record producer. He is also a member of the hardcore rap group D.S.G.B. .-Early life:Micah LeVar Troy was born on November 18, 1977 in Augusta, Georgia...
, Yo GottiYo GottiMario Mims better known by his stage name Yo Gotti, is a southern rapper from the northern side of Memphis, Tennessee who was previously known as Lil Yo.-Independent Albums:Yo Gotti released a string of independent albums...
, Nick Scarfo and MC-Mack - "The Dick" with Indo G, Nick Scarfo and Kelo
- "The Answer" with Scan Man, T-Rock, K-Rock, Cydelix, Total Kayos and MC-Mack
- "48 Hrz. To Respond (2000 Rap Dope Game)" with Kingpin Skinny Pimp
- "Wanksta" with Scan Man and Ken Sample
- "Fie Cap" with Scan Man
- "Diabolical" with C-Mob and BizarreBizarreBizarre may refer to:*Bizarre , solo rapper as well as member of the group D12*Bizarre , Spanish rock band*Bizarre , a Canadian sketch comedy television series...
- "Stick Em Up Buck Em Down" with J Blaque
- "War Love" with Lord InfamousLord InfamousLord Infamous is an American rapper. He is a co-founder of the Memphis rap group Three 6 Mafia. He is also considered by fans and critics alike as being the more psychotic member of the group, with his lyrics touching on occult subject matters such as christianity, satanism, mass murder, suicide,...
- "Smokin Song with Mac Montese