Hard Rico Biography: Age, Net Worth, Albums, Height, Girlfriend, Songs

Hard Rico, born Enrico Pešta on February 21, 2002, in Ostrava, Czech Republic, is a rapper and songwriter.

He first drew widespread attention in late 2020 with his gritty EP Kriminal Mood, which showcased his raw lyricism and unflinching portrayals of street life.

Known for blending sharp, driving beats with direct, unvarnished narratives, he quickly became one of Ostrava’s most talked-about hip-hop talents.

Profile

• Full name: Enrico Pešta
• Nickname: Hard Rico
• Date of birth: February 21, 2002
• Age: 23 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Ostrava, Czech Republic
• State of origin: Moravian-Silesian Region, Czech Republic
• Nationality: Czech
• Profession: Rapper, songwriter
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: N/A
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: Of Armenian descent
• Net worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Enrico Pešta (23 years old) was born on February 21, 2002, in Ostrava, Czech Republic, and is of Armenian heritage.

Growing up in a working-class neighborhood, he was exposed to a variety of musical influences before focusing on hip hop.

He began writing and recording rap at the age of thirteen in his makeshift home studio.

Personal Life

Hard Rico keeps his personal life largely out of the public eye.

He has not disclosed any information about romantic partnerships, family beyond acknowledging his Armenian roots, or his religious views.

Career

Hard Rico’s recorded career began in earnest with the release of the Kriminal Mood EP in October 2020, supported by fellow Ostrava rapper Sergei Barracuda, whose feature on Mladej Zmrd Bohatej helped the project gain local traction.

His first studio album, Devil’s Son (2021), debuted at number 3 on the Czech Albums chart and number 6 in Slovakia.

In April 2023, he followed up with Secret Eyes, which also reached the top three in both countries and was praised by critics as one of the year’s standout Czech hip hop releases.

On October 18, 2024, Hard Rico released his third album, Global, which held the number 1 spot on the Czech and Slovak charts for three consecutive weeks.

He has collaborated with artists such as Sergei Barracuda, Dollar Prync, Yzomandias, and Calin, and is signed to the Krimi Dawgz and Virgin labels.

Social Media

• Instagram: @hard_rico
• TikTok: @hard.rico
• YouTube: HARD RICO

Discography

• Kriminal Mood (EP 2020)
• Devil’s Son (2021)
• Secret Eyes (2023)
• Global (2024)