Three 6 Mafia rapper dead at age 40
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Memphis rapper Robert Cooper Phillips has died. He was 40.
Phillips was best known as "Koopsta Knicca," a member of Memphis rap group Three 6 Mafia.
According to his management, Phillips recently suffered an aneurysm and was placed on life support at a Memphis hospital.
On Thursday, friends said Phillips was still breathing and they were holding out hope he would wake up.
But early this morning, his death was confirmed.
To all who are concerned Robert Cooper Phillips AKA KOOPSTA KNICCA has officially left us all,This is a GREAT LOST to...
Posted by Koopsta Knicca on Friday, October 9, 2015
"We will continue to keep him alive with his music," an administrator said on Phillips' Facebook page.
Dr. Confirmed With Me That @koopstaknicca36 Passed This Morning at 12:55am. You Will Be Missed My Brother!!! Love U Koop!!! #ripkoopstaknicca
Posted by DJ Paul of Three 6 Mafia on Friday, October 9, 2015
