Maria-Cecilia Simone Kelly (born May 7, 1997), known professionally as Rico Nasty, is an American rapper and songwriter from Maryland. Known for her unique delivery and punk aesthetic, she rose to prominence in 2018 with singles such as “Smack a Bitch” and “Poppin”.
While in high school, Rico Nasty began self-releasing content in 2014 and had released five solo mixtapes by late 2017. She gained a local, underground following with SoundCloud singles such as “iCarly” and “Hey Arnold”, with the latter being remixed by rapper Lil Yachty in 2016. After gaining wider recognition in 2018, she signed to Atlantic Records where she released her fifth mixtape, Nasty (2018). This was followed by the collaborative mixtape Anger Management (2019) with long time associate Kenny Beats. Rico Nasty’s debut studio album, Nightmare Vacation, was released in December 2020.
Associated Acts
Kenny Beats Dylan Brady Doja Cat Kali Uchis
Birth Name
Maria-Cecilia Simone Kelly
Genres
Hip hop trap punk rap nu metal trap metal SoundCloud rap hyperpop rap rock
Labels
Atlantic
Occupations
Rapper songwriter
Origin
Palmer Park, Maryland, U.S.
Website
Years Active
2014 present
Name
Rico Nasty