UPDATE (10/09/15): DJ Paul shared the news that Koopsta Knicca did pass away late last night following a major stroke that he suffered on Sunday at his home. In his statement, Paul revealed that he and Knicca had just begun working on Devil's Playground 2, but they didn't have a chance to start recording before he passed. Read Paul's full statement below.
UPDATE (10/08/15): Contrary to previous reports, Koopsta Knicca is reportedly alive on life support according to an administrative post shared on his Twitter page.
A GoFundMe crowd-funding effort has been established to help the rapper with his medical bills.
See original story from 10/08/15 below.
Three 6 Mafia rapper Koopsta Knicca has reportedly passed away following a brain aneurysm he suffered earlier this week. On Tuesday, Three 6 Mafia's DJ Paul confirmed news of Knicca's aneurysm on Instagram, writing, "Dr. said we need a miracle & i believe in those so lets get one for my brother yall!!!" Paul added, "Koop is the same age as Lord," referencing his own brother and fellow Three 6 Mafia rapper Lord Infamous who passed away in 2013 at the age of 40.
Tonight, Paul shared news that Knicca had passed away. The Memphis legend shared an Instagram post in tribute of his fallen Three 6 Mafia cohorts, writing of Knicca and Infamous, "Yall back together brothers!" Former Three 6 Mafia members Gangsta Boo and Juicy J shared their own rememberence on Twitter.
Rest in peace Koopsta Knicca.
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