Taco Hemingway Biography: Ethnicity, Record Label, Net Worth, Age, Songs, Height, Girlfriend

Filip Tadeusz Szcześniak, professionally known as Taco Hemingway, is a Polish rapper and songwriter known for introspective, literary lyrics, rising to prominence with his 2014 EP Trójkąt Warszawski and breakthrough albums Marmur and Szprycer, achieving major streaming success—including becoming the first Polish artist to surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify—and earning multiple Fryderyk Awards.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Filip Tadeusz Szcześniak
• Stage Name: Taco Hemingway
• Born: July 29, 1990
• Age: 35 years old
• Birthplace: Cairo, Egypt
• Nationality: Polish
• Occupation: Rapper, Songwriter, Record Label Owner
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: 1
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Not married
• Net Worth: $3 million

Early Life and Education

Filip Tadeusz Szcześniak was born on July 29, 1990, in Cairo, Egypt, to Polish parents, later living in Guangzhou, China, before settling in Warsaw, Poland, in 1996; he has one sister, grew up bilingual with English used with his mother and sister and Polish with his father.

He completed an international baccalaureate at Kopernik Lyceum in Warsaw, and went on to study at the University of Warsaw’s Institute of Polish Culture, including a year in London, with his ethnicity being Polish and his religion not publicly disclosed.

Career

Taco Hemingway began his music journey in 2011 under the alias Foodvillain, releasing an English-language mixtape Who Killed JFK before switching to Polish and adopting Taco Hemingway in 2012, inspired by the FIFA video game.

He gained initial traction with the 2014 EP Trójkąt Warszawski, depicting Warsaw youth culture, followed by Umowa o dzieło (2015), which won him his first Fryderyk Award for Hip-Hop Album of the Year and marked his shift to introspective, narrative-driven rap that resonated widely.

His mainstream breakthrough arrived with Marmur (2016), certified platinum and earning another Fryderyk nomination, solidifying his status through hits like “Deszcz na betonie.”

Subsequent albums Szprycer (2017), Soma 0,5 mg (2018), Café Belga (2018), and Pocztówka z WWA, lato ’19 (2019) continued his success, with multiple Fryderyk wins for Hip-Hop Album of the Year—including three consecutive victories—and massive streaming numbers.

Collaborations, such as the 2018 Taconafide project with Quebonafide, and founding the 2020 label expanded his influence, blending hip-hop with pop elements and earning critical praise for addressing modern Polish life.

Taco Hemingway remains one of Poland’s most streamed and acclaimed rappers, with ongoing releases, sold-out tours, and cultural impact through thoughtful lyricism and industry leadership.

His work has pioneered mainstream acceptance of sophisticated hip-hop in Poland, amassing billions of streams and enduring fan loyalty.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @tacohemingway
• Facebook Handle: Taco Hemingway
• YouTube Handle: Taco Hemingway

Personal Life

Filip Tadeusz Szcześniak keeps his private life discreet, with no public details on spouses, romantic partners, or children.

His parents divorced in 2004, and he has spoken occasionally about family dynamics in interviews, but he focuses publicly on his music, creative process, and Warsaw roots rather than personal relationships.

Discography

• Trójkąt Warszawski (2014 EP)
• Umowa o dzieło (2015)
• Marmur (2016)
• Szprycer (2017)
• Soma 0,5 mg (2018)
• Café Belga (2018)
• Pocztówka z WWA, lato ’19 (2019)
• Jarmark (2020)
• Europa (2020)

Net Worth

Taco Hemingway has an estimated net worth of around $3 million. His primary sources of income include album sales and certifications, massive streaming royalties from over 1 billion Spotify plays, concert tours, merchandise, and revenue from co-owning the 2020 record label, alongside collaborations and brand partnerships in the music industry.