Tedua, born Mario Molinari in Genoa on February 21, 1994, is a trailblazing Italian rapper, songwriter, and actor. A key figure in Italian drill music, he’s a founding member of the Wild Bandana collective alongside Izi, Vaz Tè, and Sangue. Tedua’s journey began with mixtapes like Aspettando Orange County (2015) and Orange County Mixtape (2016), leading to his breakout album Orange County – California (2017), which went double platinum. His 2018 follow-up, Mowgli, cemented his success with hits like "Vertigini," certified triple platinum. In 2020, he released Vita Vera Mixtape and Vita Vera Mixtape – Aspettando la Divina Commedia, both earning double platinum status. His 2023 album, La Divina Commedia, featured collaborations with top names like Marracash, Salmo, and Sfera Ebbasta, with production by Charlie Charles, Sick Luke, and Shune. Tedua also debuted as an actor in Michele Placido's L'ombra di Caravaggio, receiving praise for his performance. With major festival performances lined up, he continues to redefine the boundaries of Italian rap, one performance at a time.
