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.

"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!!!! "

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.

Koopsta Knicca is currently on life support due to an aneurysm and we are all praying for a miracle. #wakeupkoop... http://t.co/krIWfS68B9 — Super Kool (@KoopstaKnicca36) October 7, 2015

Koop is still breathing he is a fighter Thanks for ur hopes & prayers - Per Admin — Super Kool (@KoopstaKnicca36) October 9, 2015

Im not at the hospital. I was earlier and he was breathing. Im headed to Nashville 2 film a video,got a call that he stopped which was false — Gangsta Boo (@GangstaBooQOM) October 9, 2015

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.

Yall Back Together Brothers! 🙏🏾 #ripkoopstaknicca n #riplordinfamous A photo posted by DJ Paul K.O.M. (@djpaulkom) on Oct 8, 2015 at 6:22pm PDT

Rest well Koopsta... it was one helluva journey pic.twitter.com/ES5CamQq1i — Gangsta Boo (@GangstaBooQOM) October 9, 2015

Koopsta gave me the famous line: "Mask to my fucking face im feening to increase my high" — Gangsta Boo (@GangstaBooQOM) October 8, 2015

Rest in peace Koopsta Knicca.