Fabio Bartolo Rizzo, born on May 22, 1979, and known as Marracash, is a leading Italian rapper. He began his career with the group Dogo Gang before achieving major solo success in the 2010s. Marracash has released several chart-topping albums, including Santeria and Persona, and has scored multiple hit singles, establishing himself as one of Italy’s top-selling rappers with over five million records sold. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with prominent artists from both rap and pop scenes, such as Gué Pequeno, J-Ax, Fabri Fibra, Tiziano Ferro, and Elisa. In 2013, he co-founded the independent label Roccia Music, supporting both established and emerging talent. Marracash also hosted MTV Spit, Italy’s freestyle music show, from 2012 to 2014.